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With forest areas encroached, tribals fear for their existence

Images taken on Saturday shows residents of Westyard Colony, Dimapur inside their homes and on the roads, which have been inundated with floodwater due to drainage, blockade underneath the railway tracks. (Photo by Caisii Mao)

South-East Asia continues to be polio free: WHO

new delhi, June 18 (ians): Days after a suspected polio case was detected in India, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said no child in the South-East Asia region has been afflicted by wild polio virus since 2011. “All countries in the region continue to maintain a very high vigil for polio virus detection,” said a statement issued by the WHO. “As part of this environmental surveillance collection of samples from sewage is being conducted regularly from 30 sites across seven states in India,” said the

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statement in the wake of a report that said polio virus strain was found from a sewage sample in Telangana. There was another report that said a 6-year-old child admitted to a hospital in Uttar Pradesh was suspected to be suffering from polio. “On very rare occasions, vaccine-derived polio viruses (VDPVs) are isolated from sewage samples. Prompt and adequate response to VDPVs detected in the sewage samples in the past has prevented any spread of these viruses in the community,” said the WHO statement. “It is important to note that such

Lecture, lecture, lecture everyday! Don’t i get holiday on fathers’ day..?Anyway, thank diMaPur, June 18 (Mexn): With the Supreme you for everything, father.

MuMbai, June 18 (ians: Ending months of suspense, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Raghuram Govind Rajan formally told his colleagues on Saturday that he is not keen on a second term at the helm of the country’s central bank and will return to academia when his tenure ends in September. This was conveyed in a 888-word letter addressed to the RBI staff, a copy of which was obtained by IANS -- one in which he has listed what the central bank has managed to achieve in the past three years and what remains to be done, although that process has also been initiated. Full story on page 8

Members of the Baiga tribe outside their home. (IANS Photo)

ther ‘voluntarily’ or ‘illegally’ evicted from forests on the name of ‘conservation’. As the tribes have inhabited the forests for generations it’s their legal right to live there with some limitations, as also assured to them in the Forest Rights Act (FRA). However, norms are seldom followed during eviction. “Most of the families were moved without legal framework. FRA gives tribals an option to continue living in the core zone or move voluntarily. But no one was told that they had a choice and many were forced to sign the papers,” Sophie Grig, from Survival International, told IANS. “An official told us to sign a letter of consent quickly. He said that we would get money or that we would go to another village. They were determined to destroy our village,” a tribal from a relocated village, called Jholar, said in a letter to Madhya Pradesh Human Rights Commission. Another tribal, Lakhand Merabi, declared, “Irrespective of what happens to us, we will stay here.” But he had to leave. Over 1,400 families from nine villages of the Baiga and Gond tribes were moved from the core forest area between 2010 to 2015. A village named Kariwah was moved this year. “One more is in the pipeline,” said a forest official. About seven villages still exist in the core zone of Kanha while over 36 had been

moved slowly since 1969. The number of people relocated remains unknown. While many tribal families didn’t like leaving, some families preferred relocation and also benefited through education for their children. “Some Gond families were happy to relocate but most were not,” Sophie said. Ramkali Durbe and Sukhbati Durbe, who are now guides at Kanha, reflect the positive side of relocation and efforts by the forest department. “I know these forests like my home, and love to show people around,” Ramkali, whose village in Mukki zone of Kanha was shifted few years back, told IANS. However, the issue of ‘social security’ - a new concept for those relocated -- continues to haunt. “Most of those relocated prefer living in the vicinity of their relatives for the sense of security,” Chauhan said. Such cases are however not limited to Kanha alone. Khadia and Munda tribe in Odisha’s Simlipal National Park and Baiga of Achanakmar Wildlife Sanctuary in Chhattisgarh are meeting the same fate in the name of tiger conservation. However there are exceptions, Grig says, as the Solinga Tribes of BR Hills Tiger Reserve, in Karnataka, and Tharu tribes of Dudhwa Tiger Reserve, Uttar Pradesh, never shifted - and with little help they stand guard between poachers and the forest.

TR educational qualification case: NPCC Govt silence on phone tapping questioned says “expect major political upheavals” SC disposes off petition for Special Leave to Appeal “with a direction that the Trial Court must, in the first instance, determine the question of limitation”

Rajan’s no to 2nd RBI term

viruses have been detected from environmental samples only -- no children have been affected nor cases of paralysis associated.” The WHO said detection of such rare VDPVs is not unusual or unexpected, and robust short- and long-term management strategies are in place to adequately manage the small risks associated with such incidents. According to the WHO, to further mitigate the small risk of VDPVs, globally nearly155 countries have switched from using the trivalent oral polio vaccine to the bivalent oral polio vaccine.

Khatiya (Madhya Pradesh), June 18 (ians): Dheerwati, a member of the Baiga tribe, stands over some half acre of her dry patch of land, and points towards a luxurious resort -- one of her many nightmares. “Those resort people have their eyes fixed on our field. Officials lure us to move. We don’t have Patta (documents) for our land, we can’t do anything,” Dheerwati told this visiting IANS correspondent, in her village Khatiya of Mandla district in Madhya Pradesh. Her village, situated in the buffer zone of Kanha National Park, is amongst the first human settlements outside the core zone of the reserve forest. Dheerwati, her husband Sonu and six children live in a house that has selfbaked Kavelu roof (tiles used across the tribal belt), an electric connection and a newly constructed toilet. “We require some of the forest produce like bamboo to make a living. They don’t allow us in the forests. We can’t do anything to support ourselves,” says Sonu. Another tribal said that they are even beaten when caught inside the forest. From an annual 2,000 tourists in 1980s to 1,50,000 at present, the resort business in the buffer zone of the forests has thrived the most, but at a cost to every tribal in some way. Many tribespersons could be seen begging for their pictures to be taken by the tourists. Influential people, including some reputed wildlife conservationists, own a resort around Kahna and other national parks across India. Tribals living in the buffer zone say that they are being “urged” to move by choosing one of the “government relocation packages” i.e “land against land” or “Rs 10 lakh per adult”. Officials however deny this. “No village from the buffer zone is to be shifted. However, if they leave voluntarily, they will avail benefit of the packages,” J.S. Chauhan, Field Director of Kanha National Park, told IANS. He added that villages from the core zone only are being shifted. Villages populating the 1,134 sq km of Kanha’s buffer zone, after the families of Gond and Baiga, were ei-

Court of India not considering it necessary to go into the merits and entertain the petition for Special Leave to Appeal filed by the petitioner, TR Zeliang, the Chief Minister of Nagaland, the Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) on Saturday told the Naga People’s Front leadership to expect a “major political upheaval in the state.” “It is now time to see the writings on the wall instead of the Ostrich hiding its head in the sand and can now expect major political upheavals in the state,” NPCC working president P Ayang Aonok stated. The NPCC statement comes in the backdrop of the Supreme Court order made on the petition for special leave, “arising out of impugned final judgement and

NPF Legal Cell clarifies on SC ‘dismissal’ of SLP diMaPur, June 18 (Mexn): The NPF (Legal Cell) has clarified on the news report of Supreme Court ‘dismissing’ the Special Leave Petition, which appeared in a section of the local dailies on June 18. A press note from Convener, NPF Legal Cell, Achumbemo Kikon enlightened that the SC in its order dated June 15, 2016 directed the Trial Court to determine the question of limitation and for that purpose the petitioner (TR Zeliang) need not appear in person and can appear through his counsel. The SC went on to say in its order that it will be open to the petitioner to raise all contentions and in case the petitioner is aggrieved by the decision of the Trial Court, he is at liberty to seek legal remedy in accordance with law. “As such, it is made clear that the said SLP order dated 25/04/2016 in CRRP No. 9/2015 passed by the High Court of Gauhati at Kohima.” Listed as Item No 2, in Court No. 3, the petition was called for hearing by Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel and Justice L. Nageswara Rao on June 15, 2016. Documents of the record of proceeding furnished by the NPCC on the SC order dated June 15, 2016 read, “Since by the impugned order, the matter has been left to be decided by the trial court, we do not consider it necessary to go into the merits and entertain this petition.”

was not dismissed but sent back to the Trial Court with clear directives. As a matter of fact, it cannot be construed as dismissed,” the NPF Legal Cell asserted. It also claimed that the SC order has come as a big relief for the Nagaland Chief Minister, TR Zeliang as the opposite party kept on insisting that he should appear in person inside the courtroom. “Nonetheless, this particular order of the SC has vindicated the CM to a large extent as the directive given will definitely be the main guiding principle while deciding the case,” it claimed. The NPF Legal Cell further maintained that the SC order has actually strengthened CM’s contentions and therefore there is no reason at all for the “opposite group to be jubilant.”

The SC order, disposed the petition “with a direction that the Trial Court must, in the first instance, determine the question of limitation and for that purpose the petitioner need not appear in person and can appear through his counsel.” The order further said, “It will be open to the petitioner to raise all contentions, as may be available in law.” “If the petitioner is aggrieved by the order which may be passed by the Trial Court, the petitioner is at liberty to take his remedies in accordance with law,” the SC

order stated. Meanwhile, the NPCC informed that the learned Judicial Magistrate, Peren in the recent June 14, 2016 hearing had stated, “no further adjournment will be given and the case will be heard on June 28, 2016.” Given this, and with the Supreme Court refusing “to interfere with the High Court’s Order,” the NPCC claimed, this was a “huge setback” for TR Zeliang. The NPCC also went on to say that TR Zeliang should at least now realize that “no one is above the law,” and rather apologize to the people.

new delhi, June 18 (ians): The Congress on Saturday questioned the government’s silence over news reports on a complaint submitted on alleged illegal wiretapping and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to tell the truth to the country. A daily newspaper reported that a complaint had been submitted to the Prime Minister’s Office by a lawyer, alleging illegal wiretapping by a top Indian company on the phones of former and present ministers, corporate captains and senior bureaucrats.

Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari demanded that Modi should tell the country the truth about these revelations. The PMO should say if it had received a complaint and if an inquiry had been ordered into the alleged illegal wiretapping between 2001 and 2006, he said. “Whether a complaint has been received by your (Modi’s) office? Has the Prime Minister ordered an inquiry? When was it ordered? If the enquiry was not ordered, why hasn’t one been ordered?” Tewari asked.

ccn questions silence of naga ‘civil society’ orgs diMaPur, June 18 (Mexn): The Concerned Citizens of Nagaland (CCN) on Saturday questioned the silence of apex bodies of Naga civil societies on the concern of NSCN (IM) censuring ACAUT Nagaland for their stand on extortion and unabated taxation and one government, one tax. “The CCN is baffled at the silence of the Apex bodies which is deafening as truth, unity and justice for the land and the people should be their priority,” a press statement from the CCN read. It maintained that they (apex bodies of Naga civil societies) should have been the guardian to voice out for the people, which, it pointed out, are missing at this juncture. Expressing astonishment on the part of NSCN (IM) for accusing ACAUT of ‘extreme provocation,’ the CCN termed this as an insult to the wisdom and sentiments of citizens. It reasoned that just as the Naga Political Groups (NPG) voices out the “silent whispers” of the Nagas to the Government of India, so does ACAUT

voices out the “silent whispers” of the people against corruption and unabated taxation. The CCN expressed that people’s voice in the form of ACAUT should not be considered as “nuisance” by any group that profess to represent the people. It pointed out that the ban on ACAUT movement is equivalent to banning the people to think reason and express themselves. “No democratic society silences its people from expressing themselves,” it reminded. The CCN while stating it was dismayed by the NSCN (IM) claim that it is the sole authorised organization to collect tax, alleged that the silence of the other NPGs shows they are in agreement with the claim. The CCN applauded the ACAUT Wokha Unit and Yikhum Village Council for “the brave exemplary action it has shown towards the other villages of Nagaland and appeals to all the villages of Nagaland to follow the same in respect of the People’s Voice.”

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cost, he added. Derek said fish population have long been recognized as excellent indicators of aquatic ecosystem health and the general cleanliness of rivers and appealed the people for keeping the water bodies clean.

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Anglers’ Association of Nagaland (ANN) on Saturday observed World Fish Migration Day at Noune Resort, Dimapur with renowned angler, Derek D’Souza from Mahseer Trust as the resource person. Attended by Angler enthusiasts and children, Derek spoke to them about the important role that Anglers play in monitoring and caring for the waterways and fish stocks. “Anglers are natural custodians for these important natural resources; they spend much of their free time on the water and so they are often the first to observe changes within the natural environment,” he said. Derek said Anglers also aid researchers in understanding the fish population and species and added that more new species have been discovered by Anglers and Hobbyists. Barriers and fish migration Derek said that barriers, such as weirs, dams and sluices could impede and prevent migrations which are essential for fish to access habitats which function to support repro-

Renowned Angler, Derek D’ Souza (middle 2nd row) along with members of ANN and participating children at Noune Resort, Dimapur on Saturday. (Morung Photo)

ductive, feeding and refuge requirements. “When denied of this freedom to move between habitats, species may be unable to complete their life cycles and the self-sustainability of population becomes threatened,” he added. He revealed that global fish stocks and species were declining at an alarming rate and migratory fishes that require access to and within rivers are becoming increasingly threatened. According to Derek, in India, fish species such

as Mahseer, barramundi (Asian/Indian sea bass), Indo-Pacific tarpon, Indian shad, pearl spot and snapper represent few of the migratory fish. He said some of these species were already endangered, while others, subject to several anthropogenic threats, may become threatened and potentially extinct in the future if urgent attention is not paid. “Our thoughtless actions are threatening abundant fish and destroying our life source. If we do not

work to conserve our fishes and rivers now - there will be nothing left for our children,” he pointed out. Derek said human activities like river poisoning, dynamite fishing, gill netting, discharge of effluents, sand mining etc were endangering the life of fishes and other living organisms in the river. Water abstraction, power generation and disposal and downstream transport of human waste products are some examples which carry a high environmental and ecological

What is World Fish Migration Day? World Fish Migration Day – India 2016 (WFMD) is a one-day global initiative, with local events worldwide, to create awareness on the importance of open rivers and migratory fish. WFMD is held to improve the publics’ understanding of the importance of open rivers and migratory fish and its needs. The event is being celebrated in over 450 Locations worldwide and 11 locations in India. WFMD in Dimapur was organized by ANN in association with Mahseer Trust, All India Game Fishing Association, Pelagic Tribe, Mustad, Surecatch, Agwetor and Zerek. The day was marked with fish drawing competition among children while the resource person exhibited the art of Angling during catch and release of fish session.

Officials of State Bank of India along with beneficiaries during the donation of Wheel Chairs and Stretcher Trolleys to Hospitals and Community Health Centres in Nagaland at SBI regional Branch in Dimapur, Nagaland on June 18. 50 Wheel Chairs and 50 Stretcher Trolleys were distributed to various hospital and community centre under SBI Corporate Social Responsibility scheme. (Morung Photo)

Medziphema sub-div coordination meeting held MedzipheMa, June 18 (dipR): The coordination meeting of Medziphema sub-division was held on June 15 at VFATI chaired by ADC Medziphema, Sara S Jamir. During the meeting, CDPO office Medziphema and Veterinary Field Assissant Training Institute Medziphema presented their respective departmental activities. While sharing the department activities, the CDPO highlighted the ob-

jective programmes and structures under social welfare. He also shared the package of service scheme like the Integrated child Development Service (ICDS) which is one of the flagship programmes initiated by the government of India besides the objectives of Supplementary Nutrition program (SNP) and Kishore Shakti Yojana( KSY).While the department of VFATI highlighted the aims and objectives of cattle breeding

‘Musik-A’ Alobo Naga School of Music inaugurated NBSE informs on state-of-the-art music school IGNITE 16 competition would cater to the needs of aspiring Naga musicians and

KohiMa, June 18 (dipR): The Nagaland Board of School Education has notified for information of all concerned that the Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam IGNITE 16 Competition is underway and entries are being accepted till 31st August 2016. This nationwide competition aims to harness the creative and innovative spirit of school children. The awards have been renamed after the former President of India, Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, so that creative children continue to draw inspiration from his spirit and the awards are announced on his birthday, 15th October, which is celebrated as Children's Creativity and Innovation Day by NIF. This competition is organized by the National Innovation Foundation (NIF) under the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India in collaboration with the Honey Bee Network, CBSE, National/State Education Boards and other partners. Till date, NIF has filed over 150 applications for patents and design registrations in the name of student awardees. For those ideas which have market or social diffusion potential, NIF also engages designers/fabricators to develop value added prototypes/products so that companies or partners for non-commercial diffusion can be approached. One such awarded idea of a walker with adjustable legs of Ms. Shalini Kumari, Patna, has been commercialised as well. A couple of other student innovations are also in pipeline for commercialisation. The Heads of Institutions are hereby requested to inform their students the content of this notification and encourage them to actively participate in this competition, the details of which are mentioned below: The last date for submission of entries to NIF directly by the students or through schools at the following address or through email at ignite@nifindia.org is 31st August 2016. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam IGNITE 16 Competition National Innovation Foundation India Satellite Complex, Premchand Nagar Road, Vastrapur, Ahmedabad 380 015, Gujarat.

• Entries may be submitted in the following categories: 1. Technological practical ideas to solve any problem in day to day life. 2. Real life technological projects demonstrating innovative ways of solving problems or reducing drudgery or generating efficiency or conserving resources (projects demonstrating application of known scientific concepts or theories will not be accepted). 3. Traditional knowledge practices documented from elders in and around one's family. 4. Information about some other innovators in the neighbourhood. • Each entry (in case of i and ii above) should be accompanied with a certificate from parents and teachers saying that the idea/innovation has been developed and documented by the student concerned entirely on his/her own without any guidance or support from them. • NIF will provide support for patenting and incubating innovative projects into products in all deserving cases. For the last few years, NIF has been able to file patents for each award winner of the IGNITE competitions apart from facilitating prototype development in most of the cases. Winners of the earlier IGNITE competitions have also won awards in NIF's National Competition at the hands of the President of India and other awards. Many student winners participated in the innovation exhibitions organised by NIF at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and inaugurated by the Hon'ble President. IGNITE winners have also been selected in the Innovation Scholar-in-Residence program of the Rashtrapati Bhavan in the last three years. Many have been interviewed by leading national print and electronic media. • IGNITE Awards winners are also eligible to get 10 bonus marks while applying for admission in B.Tech program at Indraprastha Institute of Information Technology, Delhi (IIITD), an autonomous institute of Government of Delhi. These bonus marks are in addition to the 100 marks an applicant gets based on the JEE (Mains) and Class XII marks.

(From right) Minister for Roads & Bridges, Y Vikheho Swu, Parliamentary Secretary for YR & S and Music Task Force (MTF), Khreihu Liezetsu, and others at the launching of the new music school ‘Musik-A’ on Saturday. (Morung Photo) Morung Express News Dimapur | June 18

A new music school called ‘Musik-A’ Alobo Naga School of Music was inaugurated on Friday in Dimapur opposite Chekiye Village Gate, NH-2, with Nagaland minister for Roads & Bridges, Y Vikheho Swu, as the chief guest. A host of special guests and invitees including Parliamentary Secretary for Youth

Resources & Sports and Music Task Force (MTF), Khreihu Liezetsu, director MTF, Gugs Chishi, famed Naga singer Methanelie Jutakhrie and other Naga musicians also graced the inauguration. The R&B minister in his address said Filipinos are dominating the music scene and industry in Asia. Vikheho said though Nagas have better accent and voice, yet their musical talent and potentials

have not been fully exploited. Congratulating Alobo Naga for opening the music school, he expressed optimism that the school would groom and train young and upcoming Naga musicians. The minster at the same time reminded that Nagas need to shed off the casual attitude and improve management if they want to succeed in any venture. Khreihu Liezetsu said the

also expressed confidence that even students from outside the state would come and learn from the school. Proprietor of the school, Alobo Naga, in his introductory note said that after three years of dreaming to open a music school, this dream has at last materialized. The noted Naga musician said his music school would provide something different from usual music schools. The school will offer courses in Indian Classical and Bollywood music, Naga folk songs and indigenous music, contemporary Western music, Church music, audio engineering, artiste management and dance classes. Alobo said the school would also serve as a meeting point for all Naga musicians and music lovers to share ideas and dreams. On the occasion, Methanelie Jutakhrie, also sang his latest single, which is also the theme song of ACAUT. The ‘A’ in Musik –A mean ‘place’ in Sumi dialect.

farm, goateed farm, chick rearing centre, pig breeding centre and regional rabbit breeding centre. The VFATI also talked about the need of proper infrastructure and proper upgradation of poultry farm. In the meeting, talks about power supply, shifting of new market complex, land encroachment and road work also pondered upon. It was decided that the next department coordination meeting will be held at ADC’s office on July 17.

Appeal to care for planted saplings KohiMa, June 18 (Mexn): The NBCC (Sanitation Committee) in collaboration with the Kohima Municpal Council has planted eight hundred numbers of Taxus Bacatta and ninety Rhododendrons saplings in the New Secretariat Area, Census Office, Y Junction and Assam Rifles Main Gate area with the sole intent of beautifying and face lifting the image of the city. In this regard, the KMC has appealed to all citizens to desist from spoiling the saplings and instead render care towards the plantations and support each other in this cause.

KMC inform KohiMa, June 18 (Mexn): In pursuance of the Chief Secretary's directive on observation of thematic cleanliness campaign under the Swachh Bharat Mission (June 1-15), the Kohima Municipal Council along with Angamimiapfü Mechü Krotho and Project 72 hours conducted cleaning of Noune Badze and Chaügei Park on June 15 at 6:00 am, informed KMC Administrator, Kovi Meyase.

Saku Mission College is ‘Tobacco Free’ diMapuR, June 18 (Mexn): Saku Mission College, Dimapur also known as SM College has gone tobacco free. The declaration ceremony was held on June 13 in the college Auditorium. Dr Arenla Aier, Principal of the college highlighted the efforts the college put in during last few years to make it happen. Dr C Tetseo, District Nodal Officer gave a PowerPoint presentation on the guidelines of tobacco free institution and also on the ill effects of tobacco products on health. Anti tobacco Committee was also inducted during the function. This is the third college in Dimapur to have gone Tobacco Free.

Skill development prog on food processing underway State Empower Committee

diMapuR, June 18 (Mexn): Government of India, Ministry of Micro Small & Medium Enterprises Br. MSME-Development Institute Dimapur in association with ‘The Renaissance’ vocational training institute is organizing a six week entrepreneurship skill development programme on food processing starting from June 14 at the institutes Dimapur centre. MSME Dy. Director Tali Longchar in his speech spoke on the importance of MSME Dy Director Tali Longchar and others during the inauguration of the six week food processing industries in India and entrepreneurship skill development programme on food processing at Dimapur. its vast scope of providing jobs to the unemployed. He stressed that providing scheme of stand up India for entrepre- Renaissance’ expressed gratefulness to MSME for their constant support and such a training was to help the unem- neurs which they can apply online. NKVIB EO Senti Jamir enlightened in preparing project to procure loan in ployed youth and even housewives take the training seriously so as to be able to the trainees on the various govern- setting up the institute, which is the first start their own business for livelihood. ment schemes available for entrepre- and only training institute in Nagaland HE also explained about the latest loan neurs. Diana P. Kuotsu Director, ‘The providing training on food processing.

for NeGPA meeting held

KohiMa, June 18 (Mexn): A State level meeting of the State Empower Committee for NeGPA was held in the APC Conference hall on June 16 with regard to development of Nagaland State Agriculture Portal. The meeting was chaired by A Chumremo Odyuo, Secretary Agriculture. The members present included K.D Vizo ITS, Commissioner & Secretary, Department of Information Technology & Communication, Kezüngulo Medikhrü, TD & State Informatics Officer, NIC, Nagaland (NSC), Nekhashe Sema, Secretary Fisheries, J Lunkim, Chief General manager, BSNL Nagaland, Dr. DJ Rajkhowa, Joint Director, ICAR, Jharnapani and Members from participating departments that includes Agriculture, Horticulture, Irrigation and Flood Control, Soil & Water Conservation, Fisheries, Land Resources.

Nagaland Singing Ambassadors perform concert in Mon

Mon, June 18 (dipR): The Nagaland Singing Ambassadors enchanted the audience of Mon with their melodious numbers at council hall Mon on June 17. The concert was organized and sponsored by the Mission ‘I Love My Mon Town’ (ILMMT) in aid of landslide victims of Mon town. This was the first of its kind in the district with good response from the mass. It may be mentioned here that Tanlao ward and Techhan ward of Mon town was badly affected by landslide and land sinking in 2015 and 2016 monsoon leaving many individuals and families homeless. Edith Douglas School build-

Nagaland Singing Ambassadors performs during the concert organized and sponsored by the Mission ‘I Love My Mon Town’ in aid of landslide victims of Mon town on June 17. (DIPR Photo)

ing was also severely affect- the middle of the academic Tanlao ward in 2015. Many sinking with multiple landed by the land sinking com- session. Altogether 83 fami- families have also evacuat- slides. The Central team pelling to shift urgently in lies were severely affected at ed their homes due to land from Delhi also visited this

ward in 2015. Recently in 2016 at Techahan ward 83 families were rendered homeless while around 150 families were badly affected. A Government School building was also affected by the land sinking. The Nagaland State Disaster Management Authority along with District level Disaster Management Authority have also conducted emergency relief camp in the ward and distributed emergency relief fund to the landslide victims. The concert was organized as a heartfelt concern and with deepest sympathy by the Mission ILMMT to support and assist the homeless landslide victims of Mon town.

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Imphal observes 'The Great Naga area witnesses 'near-total shutdown' June Uprising, Unity Day' The agitation was launched against the extension of cease-fire without territorial limits signed between the Government of India and NSCN (IM) on June 14, 2001 Newmai News Network Imphal | June 18

Floral tributes were paid to those who were killed during the public agitation in 2001, known as “The Great June Uprising, Unity Day.” The United Committee Manipur (UCM) and All Manipur United Clubs’ Organisation (AMUCO) have been jointly observing the day every year in

memory of the 18 protesters who had sacrificed their lives "in defending the territorial integrity of Manipur." The agitation was launched against the extension of cease-fire with the Nagaland-based NSCN (IM) on June 14, 2001. Manipur Assembly building and several government offices and quarters of legislators were burnt down during the agitation in which many were also injured and left disabled. “We stick to our stand that Manipur’s territorial integrity must be kept intact. I appeal to all communities of the state to remain united and safeguard our territorial integrity together,” said UCM president Elangbam Johnson on the occasion of the 15th Great June Uprising, Unity Day held at Kekrupat here. Manipur Deputy Chief Minister Gaikhangam, ministers, MLAs and other officials along with thousands of people paid floral tributes at the

memorial stone of the 18 “martyrs” at Kekrupat. A meeting was organised at the venue as part of the event. Gaikhangam reassured that challenges against Manipur’s territorial boundary would not be compromised under any circumstances. “Let’s remain alert by observing every development in order to protect our territorial integrity,” AMUCO president Dr Y Mani Khuman appealed to all ethnic groups of Manipur at the meet. The Bangkok Declaration which extended the cease-fire to without territorial limits was signed between the Government of India and NSCN (IM). The Naga outfit had earlier agreed to a ceasefire in August 1997 and began peace talks with the Centre. One of the main demands of the outfit is integration of all Naga-dominated areas including that of Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh.

IMPHAL, June 18 (nnn): Naga areas of Manipur today witnessed a near-total shutdown affecting normal life as the United Naga Council (UNC) imposed a 24-hour complete bandh which started from midnight of June 17 to show resentment against the “continuous suppression, subjugation and discrimination” by the “communal" Government of

Manipur against the Nagas. The total shutdown call was given by the Naga body amidst a 10-day economic blockade imposed by the JAC against Anti-Tribal Bills backed by Outer Manipur Tribal Forum (OMTF) is underway along all highways passing through hill districts against three bills passed by the Manipur Assembly on August 31, 2015. The

to the Assam Public Service Commission (APSC) Chairman R K Paul in this regard. The governor in his letter said that it was high time to bring transparency in the system and remove the trust deficit which the

riencing, said a Raj Bhavan release today. The letter also emphasised the need for preparing a road map for the improvement of the existing system urgently to address the issues and submit to him.

NSSP covers 400 schools in Manipur IMPHAL, June 18 (nnn): The National School Safety Programme (NSSP), a centrally sponsored scheme, has covered 400 schools of Imphal East and Chandel districts in Manipur. Under the programme, 200 schools in Imphal East and another 200 in Chandel have been covered with training on nonstructural mitigation measures such as School Disaster Management Plan Preparation, according to a release from DIPR, Imphal. Mock drill had also been conducted in all the 400 schools. A total of 800 teachers—400 each in Imphal East and Chandel—have been trained on the School Safety Programme. NSSP was implemented in the two districts during 2011-12 and 2012-13 with a fund alloca-

tion of over Rs 1.73 crore. On the other hand, under the Other Disaster Management Programme (ODMP), the NSSP with 100 percent funding from the Central government is implemented by the National Disaster Management Authority in partnership with the Ministry of Human Resource Development in 43 selected districts in the country with the view to provide safe learning environment. NSSP is handled by the Department of Relief and Disaster Management (R&DM), Government of Manipur. R&DM was set up as a separate department in 2006 as per the provision of the Disaster Management Act, 2005 in order to respond effectively to various disasters like earthquake, landslide, flood, forest fire and pest attacks.

Super 30 programme fuels IIT dream in NE GuwAHAtI, June 18 (tnn): Nihir Machahary, a 19-year-old from Kokrajhar, realized his dream of studying in an IIT when he cracked the JEE-Advanced this year. Son of a Grade-IV employee of the state secretariat, Nirjhar grew up amid violence in Bodoland Territorial Council. It was only after he was selected for the Oil India Super 30 that he began

dreaming of a better life. The Oil India Super 30 programme provides free IIT-JEE coaching, accommodation and food to 30 underprivileged students from Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. It is run under the academic mentorship of retired Bihar DGP Abhayanand, co-founder of the original Super 30 in Patna. "Super 30 is an excellent

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SHILLOnG, June 18 (PtI): The clouded leopard, which made the Himalayan region and Meghalaya in particular its home, was today made election mascot by the Election Commission to create awareness among voters during the launch of SVEEP activities under National Electoral Rolls Purification Programme (NERP). The Commission targeted to enroll over 1.78 lakh voters during the campaign including over

82,000 new voters. According to Chief Election Officer F R Kharkongor, over 16.59 lakh voters have registered with a deficit of 1.28 lakh people, who are yet to be enrolled with the EC. Kharkongor said the clouded leopard was chosen to be the election mascot to create awareness among voters. Mark, the male mascot, would be accompanied by the female mascot Markor (precious) signifying that

Challenges mire efforts to save One-Horned Rhino in Assam KAZIRAnGA , June 18 (nDtV): As night falls at Assam's Kaziranga National Park, a dozen men - some forest guards while others part of a special task force set out on a raid to a village on the periphery of the reserve, home to the biggest numbers of one-horned rhino in the world. The aim: to catch a suspected poacher living in the village for the last few months. Half-an-hour later, the men reach a village hut. Two of them break open the door. A man is picked up and taken away. 30 minutes later, the bad news comes. This is the wrong guy. The real poacher may have given them the slip. These are daily challenges at Kaziranga, more so in the last 15 days with the state's new BJP government prioritising action against Kaziranga's poachers, their informants and suppliers, responsible for about 100 rhino killings in the last five years. Eleven rhinos have been killed just this year, one 10 days ago when Assam's new forest minister was visiting. More shockingly, in April, just hours after the British Royal couple William and Kate's visit, a male rhino was shot dead using AK-47 assault rifles. "Without the involve-

ment of forest officials here it is impossible to carry out poaching. This angle needs to investigated much more," admits Pramila Rani Brahma, Assam's new Forest Minister. In May this year, there was an unusual arrest in the park: that of three forest guards who had conspired with four poachers, and killed a rhino in November last year. They then cut off its horn - a lucrative

commodity worth lakhs in the grey market - and buried the rhino right next to a forest camp. On Friday, a notorious poacher with links to militant groups in the area was caught. So far this year, 26 poachers have been arrested in Kaziranga. But difficult terrain, combined with sophisticated weapons like assault rifles found with poachers mean that the focus has to be unrelenting.

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Assam Governor's concern over functioning of APSC RAINBOW COACHING CENTRE Acharya has written institution had been expeGuwAHAtI, Jun 18 (PtI): Assam Governor P B Acharya has expressed concern over the functioning of the Assam Public Service Commission and alleged that the institution had become the centre of controversies over the selection process.

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For my A Poem about my Father in law Pop I came into your family I drive you nuts, I've turned you grey, I've made you proud, I've spent your dosh. I've stressed you out, I've hurt you bad, I've made you laugh, Ive sent you mad. I've made you smile, Ive made you sob.. Pop, I love you more than all. Happy Father's Day.

ohn 3:16 is universally regarded as the key verse of the Bible; many a time we focus on the Son and tend to overNot knowing what I’d find, look the One who sent Him. The I was nervous and afraid meaning of the word ‘begotten’ You gently eased my mind. here means ‘the only one of its kind’. This provides a glimpse into You always encouraged With words that you say. the heart of God the Father. His love is so abundant and uncondiI know I can tional that He did not spare even depend on you the life of His one and only Son On any given day. as a free gift of eternal life for us. You are a great Such is the perfect compassion of father in law, our heavenly Father’s heart. You stand out Even earthly fathers utilize above the rest. their time and energy for the sake I thank God for of their children’s future. Their sole hope is that their children blessing me will become someone someday. With you-the very best. Happy Father’s day. (k.Saku Jamir)

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To Daddy! I always thought I got my gift from youthe gift with which I learnt to treasure a Pen; How you inspired me to write my first letter! The memory, with which seasons have passed; and I’ve held on to this precious art still. I’ve always admired your dedicationthe sincerity with which you worked in office; How you did the best justice to punctuality! You were the officer I took such pride in; because you never took a government service for granted. And in your retirement how you still inspire methe way with which you were a champion for education; How you cheer us to never stop learning! You are the kind good Dads are made of, Always the jolly man at home. And I want to thank you, Today and everyday; For being absolutely the best! For teaching us values & making home so much fun; and above all, for simply being my Dad, my best. ~Vishü Rita Krocha

SILENT STRONG DAD He never desire for fame He never desire to boast; He just goes on work quietly, None knows who would be the our beloved dad He deserved are very limited, Yet counted in the least. His pen are mightier than the gun in violent His working tools in the field are sweating wages Dressed in rags to cloth us with brand and designed. A child who sees him feels thy silent strong oh! Dad The eminent hero that remains fresh with us. When all spouse, sibling and neighbor gives nasty comment He adores a peaceful surrounding for inspirations. He always stays away from irritating All neighbour are guardian of my father as his own children’ Maintain a peaceful relationship with Aba father (God)

Even when the black sheep of the family goes astray like the prodigal son, the father’s love endures still, and hopes and prays for their child to return. It is unfathomable to compare the size of a father’s heart. In the Garden of Eden, God the Father was the first missionary after Adam and Eve committed the original sin. This lesson has been handed down through the generations and today also, the father is the first missionary in his respective family. A father who is committed to the Lord automatically nurtures great men and women for the Church and society. How precious is the role of a father’s strong heart!

oday is the day we can all appreciate our fathers a little more and not shy away from telling them we love them to bits. We are quite expressive when it comes to showing love to our mothers but a little reluctant and awkward towards our fathers. Why so? No matter how old we get, we are not embarrassed to ask our fathers for a little financial support or help us get what we want. Then why do we hesitate to show a little bit of love to them. Why don’t we all call our fathers and tell them we love and really appreciate them, our role models since the time we actually knew what role model meant! We get used to the virtues of our fathers that we forget to actually look and learn from the principles they have set. So it’s time we actually retrospect and literally start walking in their footsteps. Seeing them sacrifice everything just to keep us happy and content in life is a lesson for us to also be just as selfless as they are. Watching them love our mothers and really stand by their vows ‘till death do us apart’ makes it easier for us girls to look for all the

right qualities in men and how we should be treated. Seeing them work hard to provide for us instills the value of dedication and determination for success. Patience is a quality we should take up from them, with all the mistakes we make they just wait no matter how long it takes for us to learn from it. We have all sat and wondered why our fathers refuse to show any emotions during difficult circumstances as we and our moms go hysterical, well,off course they might be breaking down and be confused too, but their main goal is to overcome the storm with perseverance by shielding us and staying brave for the family and weshould definitely adopt the quality of sturdiness and bravery from them. Generosity, kindness and compassion are attributes we should acquire from our fathers, be it helping others in the community or lending a hand to people in need. We are all here today, some of us with success achieved and some still dreamers but one thing all of us have in common is the little support system that is our fathers. The day we learn to walk, we had

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This Fathers’ day we do remember that, You brought us Sunshine after the Rain; You brought us Laughter after the Pain; You brought us Shelter after the Storm; This Fathers day, Rivers seemed to Roar in Pain; Mountains seemed to Tremble in Shock; Clouds seemed to Rush in Restlessness; The Sky seemed to Gush torrents of rain in Mournful sorrow; The Sun seemed to hid its Face in Grief; When they realised that you were no more. This Fathers’ day, Woe is to our shattered Hearts, for we do not know., Whom to Call Ipu (Dad); Whom to Buy Gifts; Whom to Laugh with; Whom to Pray with; This Fathers day, we are completely at lost, for without you, O’ beloved dad, We are like Ships without Sails in a vast Ocean of the Unknown; We are like Drifters in a big World of Oblivion; But, we do believe that your guiding Spirit is still with us like a Guardian Angel in every steps of our lives; “YOU WERE, AND STILL, A FORCE TO BE RECKONED WITH, O’ DAD...!!” Yours Most Precious Shirley, Amento, Vinokali, Viking & Melody

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superhero of the family – the one with all the right answers to endless questions, the strongest and most affectionate, the one worthy to be adored and emulated. For adults, fathers are the one we turn to for sound advice and honest criticism, for direction and admonishment, someone who always holds our best interest in his heart. Indeed, a father’s heart is indescribable, irreplaceable and impeccably perfect. God presents us this priceless gift without a price. It all depends on whether we are willing to embrace and treasure it – this precious father’s heart. Husezo Rhakho Electrical Colony Kohima

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a hand holding and balMay God's blessings ancing us as we took our be on you first steps till today they In everything you do push us a little bit towards In your going out freedom and fulfill whatand coming in, ever goals we have in life May His presence whilst watching over to be with you catch us anytime we fall. For you have Sorting out priorities in life is something we should shown me the way take up from our fathers, a And taught me by once upon a time carefree God's wisdom, men who changed to betSo Dad, today, I will ter himself, to be more rereturn sponsible and dutiful the day his first child was born. The love you've freely given. Instead of looking at other people for motivation, take a look at your own “HAPPY FATHER’S DAY” dad. I look at my dad and Bethesda Hr. Sec. School feel a sense of pride, a boy Hostelers from a village with so much zeal and hunger achieved success with hard work and You have given me the dedication yet still humble best things in life: today. We should really asYour time, your care, pire to be like them and no and your love. one else. The day that I was I am truly grateful to born till today my father have you in my life. has been a living example of all the traits and qualities Thanks for acting like a I would want for myself. kid when I was a kid, Supporting his daughter acting like a friend when with big dreams and ambiI needed a friend, tions can be hard especially and acting like a parent living in a patriarchal sociwhen I needed one. ety but that does not shake You are the best man him and i thank Godfor giving me a strong pillar of I know. strength, who is my father.

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This Fathers’ day, we do remember that, You spoke for the Unspoken; You stood for the Undefended; You embraced the Discarded; You sympathized the Ignored;

ments out of the ten which Moses received from God that ends with a promise and one of them is to honor our father and mother so that we may live a long life, full of blessing. Time and again, both in the Old and New Testament, the Bible highlights on the theme ‘father.’ What the Word of God emphasizes, we also need to emphasize. The comparison between the love of our heavenly Father and our earthly one also keeps recurring. This speaks volumes on the priority value God places on fathers. God must put in extra wisdom and care when He fashions fathers’ hearts. The innocent eyes of a child perceives his/her father as the

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God bless all the father; A cheerful, loving, caring and God fearing To lead in this temporally world in peace and harmony.

This Fathers day, we do remember that., You brought Love to the Unloved; You brought Care to the Uncared; You brought Smiles to the Sad; You reached out to the less Privileged;

Personally, I experience the love overflowing from my own father’s heart on a daily basis. He is benevolence incarnate – my role model. He has earned my respect because of his exemplary life. It is wonderful how God uses a finite being to induce an impact of such great magnitude in me. Actions indeed speak louder than words – my father possesses the testimony of never tasting unhealthy and bad products his entire life. This virtue of his keeps speaking to me time and again. And as I witness the silent sacrifices he makes to keep our family together, I am left utterly humbled. A father’s heart is truly filled with unfailing love. There are only two command-

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Dad, we just want you to know That you mean so much to us, Through all the years of growing up, You taught us so very much Teaching us to have faith in God And accept responsibility, To have a love for life And hope for eternity And there’s still more that you imparted In everything you taught, But one that meant the most to us Was how to love the Lord. “HAPPY FATHER’S DAY”

Dear Oba (Sunep Jamir) You are our friend, hero and we love you with all our hearts. Happy Father’s day Your kids, Zoe & Arenten

Dear Obu (K. Saku Jamir) Today seems perfect for telling you how much you’ll always mean to us. Thank you for being a father & grandfather to our family! Happy Father’s day. From, Sentina and Arenten

Dear Papa Arnie, It’s grand to have a Grandpa like you in our family. Enjoy your special day. We love you papa Happy Father’s day From, Zoe & Tristan

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CNTC appeals to NPGs to Heavy vehicles crushing the respect voice of the people life out of NH-29: Youth orgs

DIMAPUR, JUNE 18 (MExN): Various youth organizations have called for strict implementation of the various road rules applying to heavy vehicles plying along NH-29 from Dimapur-Kohima-Khuzama and other highways in the State. In a representation addressed to the Chief Minister TR Zeliang, the Angami Youth Organization, Chakhroma Youth Organization, Northern Angami Youth Organization, Southern Angami Youth Organization and Western Angami Youth Organization lamented the sad plight of NH-29. It pointed out that no legal rules or conditions has been found to have been notified/ enforced/ imposed for the quality upkeep of the NH-29 from the

• Provisions to weigh and check vehicle loads be enforced • Bar entry on vehicles hazardous to ply on the said terrain • Create designated parking areas to house heavy vehicles • Security personnel to escort, control the movement of heavy vehicles

onslaught of heavy commercial vehicles plying along the highway. While an array of factors and subjects contribute to the woes of the NH right from implementation of policies and rules to groundwork execution, unstable natural terrain, being decrepit, socio-ethnic matters, the youth organizations pinpointed one main factor creating damaging havoc on the roads- heavy vehicles plying with loads beyond sustainable weights and pressures, which the existing highway/roads cannot withstand. It stated that the phenomenal raise in the vol-

ume of heavy vehicles plying on the small decrepit highway- of trucks running on 10-18 wheels, ferrying goods weighing to the volume of more than 40 tons have become a regular sight, running and crushing out the life of the roads prematurely and instantly. And while, rules of providing a specific time period for entry vehicle into the town/city areas is being enforced, this also posed a number of threats and baneful effects to the inhabitants of the State particularly to people/ commuters living on the fringes of the towns and highways starting from Khuzama vil-

lage to Dimapur, the youth organizations pointed out. It also stated that unwarranted incidents and fatal accidents are on the rise; this is bound to produce unhealthy social situations if remedial measures are not initiated as the earliest. The youth organization has therefore demanded for immediate implementation of a number of road rules pertaining to NH-29 to avoid future inconveniences. It has demanded provisions/machinery to weigh and check vehicle loads be enforced, to bar entry on vehicles not suitable/hazardous to ply in the said terrain, particularly heavy vehicles

with more than 12 wheels, and to create designated parking slots/areas with basic amenities to house heavy vehicles, to control pollutions and other contaminations. Further, the youth organizations also demanded detailing of security personnel to escort and control the movement/ speed of heavy vehicles crossing the State, especially trucks/ tankers plying down from Manipur towards Dimapur. It also stated that the entry time for Inter-State heavy vehicles (goods carrier) be scheduled from 7pm-7am. Heavy vehicles stranded on the highway, particularly at Peducha Gate and Reserve Gate Phesama, owing to the Entry Time Rule, be resized and their stationing locations be reallocated, it added.

Lower Jail Colony residents construct panchayat hall KohIMA, JUNE 18: The newly constructed panchayat hall of Lower Jail Colony (LJC), Kohima was inaugurated by Additional Director of Treasuries & Accounts, Nagaland and also the Chairman of the colony, Chayazo Kehie today. Kehie informed that it is the first colony panchayat hall which has been constructed through the contributions made by the colony residents. The building will be used for the welfare of the colony and public services, he said. On the proposed Kohima Smart City, he urged the colony people and general public to work harder and go extra mile to achieve the

project for Kohima. He observed that Kohima could not be selected for the Smart City project for lack of various reasons, such as road condition, sanitation standard, electricity, water supply and drainage systems. In this, he urged the general public and stakeholders to change the mindset. The inaugural function was chaired by Lima Longchar, invocation by Associate Pastor NCRC PR Hill, Medochol Sothu, welcome address by LJC General Secretary Adi Sothu, building report by Treasurer Pudoho Luho, special number by women prayer fellowship & youth department of the colony.

AR apprehend NSCN (K) cadre DIMAPUR, JUNE 18 (MExN): A joint team of 37 Assam Rifles and 32 Assam Rifles apprehended Private Nikato Kiba of NSCN (K) during an operation conducted at Khehoi village in Dimapur district on June 15. According to a press release from Assam Rifles, Nikato admitted his alliance with NSCN (K) and revealed his service number as 12204. “The cadre was recruited with NSCN (K) in January 2016 and had gone to Ponyu Camp (Myanmar) thereafter. The cadre returned to Dimapur after Basic Military Training in March 2016 and was

Under the aegis of Ao Senden, apex organization of the Ao community, hundreds of citizens from the three colonies of Aongza, Kumlong and Mongsenbai Wards in Mokokchung repaired the stretch of National Highway starting from IOC to Sewak Gate. This stretch of road, which is the lifeline for the neighboring districts of Tuensang and Zunheboto and also Mokokchung district, is always in a pathetic condition causing immense hardships to commuters, especially the heavy truckers and commercial buses. DIMAPUR, JUNE 18 The citizens filled up the gigantic potholes using excavators and dumpers and also (MExN): With regard to manually. (Morung Photo)

Zunheboto | June 18

The first batch of Don Bosco Tech, Zunheboto centre was inaugurated at Youth Hall, Old Town Zunheboto on June 18. In collaboration with the Society of Aborigines based in Zunheboto, Don Bosco Tech India will provide skill training in hospitality (Food & Beverage) management targeting the unemployed youth of Zunheboto district. Shranavas (IAS), SDO (civil) Zunheboto, who attended the programme as chief guest, wondered why the young talented youths of Nagaland need to depend only on government job. He said opportunities are everywhere and that one should venture out and find them. Er Anguvika Inakhe Yepthomi, Superintendent, Society of Aborigines, pointed out that the vocational training and skill development programs provided by the centre could be considered alternative for younger generations. Declaring with joy that a full-fledged skill develop-

again. “The NPGs should learn from their bitter experiences of the past of what happened in Mokokchung and Mukalimi when the wrath of the public could no longer be held back and stopped by any forces which were ignited due to the continuous misbehavior against the people’s sentiments and wishes of the Naga public.” The release stressed that without the people’s support, NPGs will never survive. “If they (NPGs) continue to irk the public by issuing threats, summons and warnings the writing on the walls are very obvious that Nagaland will witness more bloodshed in the days to come,” it added. At the same time, CNTC wondered why the other apex bodies like Naga Hoho, NSF, and NMA are all silent “when the common people have sacrificed on the altar of these NPGs greed for such a long time.” “Don’t they have any pity for the common men’s plight? Can these organizations not stand up for the rights and justice for the people?” it questioned. Stating that the NPGs must feel and understand the pulse of the common people and right the wrongs before things go out of control, CNTC reiterated that no revolutionary organization, however much powerful and dictatorial they are, can ever survive without the support of the people. “It is now high time to listen to the grumblings of the people and not take them for granted as if they

know nothing; people are a lot much wiser than once upon a time. In the name of nationalism besides collecting taxes there’s a question that has cropped up in the minds of many Nagas today - what have the NPGs contributed to the society so far?” It maintained that there is a wide contradiction between the perspective of the past and the present national workers. “National movement must be in the interest of the people concerned and should be equally beneficial to all, but instead, it has now ended up making the common masses dry to the bone by extorting at gunpoint while making some stinking rich at the expense of the common masses,” CNTC claimed. Saying that the “NPGs should not try to bite the hand that feeds them in their sheer arrogance and pride,” the release asserted that any objective should not be by forceful imposition on its own people otherwise it surely will have reversal of implications. “Henceforth, the voice of the people should not be misinterpreted rather it must be respected.” Further, CNTC said that the ‘One Government One Tax'', which ACAUT has been propagating lately, is the desire of all Nagas. It expressed hope that the Naga leaders in various organizations will reciprocate to the appeal without any delay. “If NPGs do not listen to the voice of Naga people, then whom will we say they are fighting for?”

Naga Hoho General Secretary clarifies

Two habitual thieves arrested

KohIMA, JUNE 18 (MExN): Kohima Police have arrested two persons following an FIR lodged at North P.S Kohima by Daklane Youth Social Organization (DYSO) against two domestic thieves operating in their locality. According to a press release from SDPO/PRO (South), Kohima Police, a regular case vide Kohima North PS case No. 0047/2016 U/S 380/34 IPC has been registered

tasked for extortion and violent activities in the town,” the release alleged. The release further said that one .22 pistol, ammunition and several “warlike stores/ incriminating documents” were recovered from the cadre. It was also stated that information regarding presence of the cadre was first received in April 2016, after which a specially constituted team of 37 Assam Rifles tracked him for almost two months. The operation on June 15 was launched based on accu- KohIMA, JUNE 18 rate input about his pres- (MExN): NPCC today alleged that the Naga Peoence in Khehoi village. ple’s Front (NPF) has not understood the predicament of the ongoing political negotiation. In a counter rejoinder to the NPF, NPCC President, K Therie said that peace accord was signed on July 25, 1997 and that it has been long enough to be able to assess the difficulties of the negotiating parties and also the impact and probable reactions and intervene to save the situations. “NPF bluffed people for over a decade, saying ‘talk is in the right direction’. Today, they admit they don’t know the content of 3rd August 2015 Accord/Framework

against the two arrested persons identified as Vepa Rhakho (31) and Rukuto Vero (26).

Stolen vehicle recovered In another incident, Kohima Police personnel manning Phesama check gate intercepted one Tata Sumo Victa bearing registration No. NL-04C-2622, Engine No. 479SPTC43FYY628648 and Chassis No. MAT446245B9G208.

During verification, it was found that the engine number engraved in the vehicle did not tally with the one in the Smart Card (R.C Book), the PRO said. Accordingly, the owner of the vehicle identified as Nikato Chishi (29) was taken into police custody and a regular case vide Kohima South PS Case No 0034/16 U/S 379/471 IPC registered against him for conducting further investigation.

the news article titled “After Big Win in Assam, BJP eyes Nagaland; seek to take advantage of rift in the ruling Party” written by Kangkan Acharyya and published in this paper on June 14, General Secretary of Naga Hoho has clarified that the writer had “completely distorted our interaction.” In a press clarification, Mutsikhoyo Yhobu, General Secretary, Naga Hoho recounted that Acharyya had called him through phone and introduced himself as a reporter for CNN IBN and that he desired to see him. “Since he

persisted, I agreed to meet him,” Mutsikhoyo said. The two met at the NSF Office on June 8 around 3:30 pm. “When we met I told him that if he desired to meet the Naga Hoho he should have met my President, i.e., the president of the Naga Hoho, but he said he personally wanted to meet me regarding my personal opinions about the present political scenario in the North East. I implicitly told him that I was not a politician and moreover I being a member of the Naga Hoho cannot make any statements with political overtones but that the Naga Hoho stands for an honourable Naga po-

litical settlement,” the clarification read. In the course of their discussion, Mutsikhoyo said, he had among other things said it was by his own choice that Rio decided to become an MP by vacating his seat as CM. “Also that if and when Rio decides to come back to state politics he would try to come back as CM and not as a mere MLA.” Hence, Mutsikhoyo asserted that the statements ascribed to him in the article are not true. He further added that the above opinions shared by him were purely his personal opinions and not of the Naga Hoho.

Congress has never opposed solution: Therie KNSK, TSU condemn rape

Training for unemployed youth in Zunheboto district Morung Express News

DIMAPUR, JUNE 18 (MExN): The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC) today extended fullest support to the Nagaland Tribes Council’s (NTC) statement, which maintained that the Nagas never gave their endorsement to any particular group or faction to collect tax or to solve Naga issue except the Plebiscite of 1951 under the aegis of NNC. It further reiterated that any solution should be inclusive of all groups and content of the Framework Agreement should be acceptable to all sections of the Nagas. In a press release, CNTC also stated that the NSCN (IM)’s claim that it has the right to collect taxes from the people does “not hold any ground,” while condemning the threat issued by NSCN (IM) to the ACAUT Nagaland and people of Wokha with regard to taxation. “The common people have been overburdened by the taxes of so many different groups in the name of nationalism. The endurance of the Naga people is now ebbing away and their patience has been more than once tested time and again which is going to blow up at any moment if corrective and restrictive measures are not taken at the earliest,” CNTC stated. Meanwhile, the CNTC asked where the Naga Political Groups (NPGs) will stand today if another referendum like the historic Plebiscite of 1951 is held

Shranavas, SDO (civil) Zunheboto speaking at the event.

ment training programme has begun in Zunheboto, he expressed optimism that more such programmes will make entry in the district. According to trainers Likivi Awomi and Towoto Kinnimy, the first batch comprises of 28 selected male candidates between the ages of 18-26, who will undergo training in the office of the Society of Aborigines at Old Town Zunheboto. Other guests who attended the programme were Sumi Hoho, Brgt.5th Assam Rifles, representative of Don Bosco Tech India, and all parents of the trainees.

Agreement. Who should know?” Therie asked. The NPCC President maintained that the Congress has never opposed solution; rather it has initiated Agreements and Peace talks, while the NPF has nothing to show. Responding to the allegation that NPCC is against solution, the rejoinder reiterated the party’s stand that “We will support if it is good for the people but we cannot give a blank cheque.” It was also pointed out that NPCC has followed a laid down policy adopted in Pfutsero by its forerunner party NNO in 1972 “to endeavour to solve the political problem through peaceful and constitutional means.”

NPF leaders, it alleged, lack courage to venture or take responsibilities unlike "our" founding Naga leaders. “DAN’s Common Minimum Program of its election manifesto in 2003 vouched ‘to secure a negotiated settlement of Indo-Naga Political problem through peaceful means.’ In a major shift, NPF adopted a policy ‘to facilitate and support the ongoing talk.’ The act is nothing more than betrayal of trust,” Therie stated. Meanwhile, he accused that the State Government has no opinion for the people they represent- in the political solution that will impact every citizen’s present and future life. “It

means they have abdicated their authority of self-determination and protecting the life and property of the people as is provided in the Constitution.” It is also wrong for the NPF to say that the past agreements have failed, Therie added. “They have achieved State Assembly that determines our future and the precious Art 371A. We have achieved near plebiscite demand.” Asserting that the NPCC cannot and will not abandon the people of Nagaland, the President said, “We hear the voice of the church, the youth, the ACAUT, CNTC, NTC, Tribal Hohos and other organizations.”

Mechanised garbage collection system in Duncan Basti DIMAPUR, JUNE 18 (MExN): The garbage collection system at Duncan Basti was mechanised on June 18 with the introduction of a 3-wheeled tempo. Earlier, carts were being used to do the job with residents dropping household waste in designated points in the locality, which were then collected manually using carts. According to the Duncan Women Union (DWU), the tempo was specially renovated for the purpose and cost Rs. 2,72,779. Expressing hope that other localities would also emulate the act, the DWU said

MoN, JUNE 18 (MExN): Konyak Nyupuh Sheko Khong (KNSK), the apex body of Konyak mothers, has condemned the act of one Alemchiba in raping a 12-year-old minor girl on June 4 and 8 in Mokokchung. In a press release issued by its President, Lomei and Joint Secretary, Angip, KNSK urged the authority concerned to award befitting punishment to the accused as per the law of the

land to avert such incident in the future and also to deliver justice to the victim and her family. The Tang Students’ Union (TSU) in a press statement issued by its president Tangpai has also condemned the rape. Appealing to the authority concerned to book the accused and award befitting punishment, the union appealed to the likeminded citizens to condemn such act.

ASTD condemns threat to SC Jamir DIMAPUR, JUNE 18 (MExN): The Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur (ASTD) has condemned the alleged threat meted out to Dr. SC Jamir, Governor of Odisha by CPI (Maoist). “Dr. SC Jamir, the son of the soil and one of the tallest leaders of the state cannot and will not be allowed to be used as target for any group/gang/outlaw,” stated

a condemnation note issued by ASTD General Secretary, C Onen Walling and President, Supu Jamir. Stating that the letter issued by the Maoist wholly undermined the ‘majesty’ and ‘dignity’ of the constitution of India as Dr. Jamir holds constitutional post, ASTD appealed to the Government of India to examine the matter seriously.

Meetings & AppointMents Dimapur Press Club General Body meeting of Dimapur Press Club will be held on June 20 at 11:00 am at The Press Point, Super Market, Dimapur. All members of Dimapur press fraternity have been requested to attend the meeting.

Tuensang DPDB DABA pastor, Rev. N. Tzudir dedicating the Duncan Garbage Dumper at a small launch programme held at Duncan Council Hall, Dimapur on June 18.

that a fee of Rs. 50 will be charged from residents for using the service and the resultant amount used

for its maintenance. Maintaining that such projects need the support of the public, the DWU further

urged the churches can be a great platform to convey to people the importance of cleanliness.

The monthly meeting of Tuensang District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) cum inauguration of VIP Guest House will be held on June 23, 11:00 am at Circuit House, Tuensang. Therefore, all the DPDB members under Tuensang district have been requested to attend the meeting positively.

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_____________________________ Because Children Matters

Find the hidden picture

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art Main’s business started out with a joke. In 2010, the 13-year-old made fun of the girlie-scented candles his sister was vending at a school fundraiser and kidded that she ought to try more manly scents. However, his parents overheard him and encouraged Main to pursue the idea himself. So it was that Main used $100 he had earned from his newspaper route and gave it a go. He purchased scents and wax online and decided to make his ManCan candles in recycled soup cans,

The Eagle and the Kite

ne day, an Eagle flew to the branch of a tree. The Eagle was very sad. A Kite saw her and asked, “Why are you sad?” The Eagle replied, “I am unable to find a strong husband for myself.” The Kite said to the Eagle, “I am very strong. I am even stronger than you.

You can marry me.” The Eagle asked the Kite, “Will you be able to get me food to eat?” To prove his strength, the Kite said to the Eagle, “I can carry an Ostrich in my claws. If you marry me, I will get you an Ostrich to eat.” The Eagle happily agreed to marry the Kite. One day, after their marriage the Eagle asked the Kite to bring her an Ostrich to eat. The Kite flew was lying on the ground, py to see the rat and said into the air and brought a for the Eagle. to the Kite, `You have not dirty, stinking rat, which The Eagle was unhap- been able to fulfill your

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Make a Model Hand Lets Get

orking with other important parts of your body, muscles perform an important task. Learn about how they work by making a model hand with working muscles and tendons.

What you'll need:

• A piece of card the size of your hand • A pen or pencil • Scissors • String

Instructions:

• Take the piece of card and trace the outline of your hand with a pen or pencil. • Cut out the shape of your hand with scissors. • Cut the string into 5 pieces that are about the length of your hand. • Tie a piece of string to the tip of each finger and thumb and stretch it to the base of the palm. Staple the string to the card at the same points where you have joints in your fingers and thumb.

• Try pulling the strings from the base of the palm, what happens?

What's happening?

The muscles in your body are there to shorten or contract, a simple but very important task. Every movement you make is driven by the muscular system, from a simple smile to lifting a heavy box. The muscles inside your forearm have long tendons running through ligament fibers, known as the carpal tunnel, in the wrist. These muscles allow you to flex your fingers, bending the tips towards your palm, as your fingers do when giving the thumbs up. This is what happens when you pull on the strings of your model hand.

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FAITH LEAF

SunDAY 19•06•2016

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believe that the father who stands by his commitment to his wife, to his children and to his grandchildren, and who walks with God as well, is a rare bird. I think he is an unsung hero in our culture today. If more fathers were doing this right now, our country would be in a completely different place than it is. Some have fathers like that, hands-on fathers, while others have fathers who are somewhat distant, disinterested and not really engaged in their lives. Sadly, others have fathers who abandon them altogether. And some have fathers who have died. No matter what kind of father you have (or had), there is one thing we all have in common: We have a Father in heaven. Regardless of how your father on earth has treated you, you have a Father in heaven who has always been there for you and will always be there for you. David wrote in Psalm 27:10, “When my father and my mother forsake me, then the Lord will take care of me” (NKJV). In another psalm, David wrote that God is “a father of the fatherless” (68:5 NKJV). So yes, we have a Heavenly Father, and the way we communicate with him is through prayer. The greatest prayer ever prayed could be called the Lord’s Prayer,

’m writing this from Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. June 18 is Father’s Day. One of the names for God in the Bible is, “Father.” When Jesus taught His disciples to pray the Lord’s Prayer, He began with, “Our Father in heaven” (Matthew 6:5). Father is not an abstract term. Father indicates a personal being – someone you know. “Father” is a name for God. God the Father functions as a standardbearer and a point of stability. But He is also a comforter. “Father” is the most significant name of God in the Bible. Father is the Christian name for God. He is not merely like a Father; He is Father. We glean our meaning of fatherhood from Him. Please don’t miss this. If you’re looking for, “Three Steps to Become a Better Father.” You only need one: God the Father. When Jesus was on earth, His whole message was this: come and meet My dad. Through Me, He can be your dad, too. Christ came to earth to share stories and tell us about His Father.

INSPIRATIONAL STORIES, MESSAGES, POEMS & SPIRITUAL EXPERIENCES

OUR FATHER IN HEAVEN which is contained in the greatest sermon that was ever preached, the Sermon on the Mount. In that particular sermon, and in that particular prayer, Jesus taught us to pray as follows: “Our Father in heaven, hallowed be Your name” (Matthew 6:9 NKJV). That was a revolutionary thought to a Jewish person, by the way. You see, the Hebrews feared God and attached such sacredness to his name they would not even utter it. In the entire Old Testament, God is referred to as Father fewer than seven times. And when the Old Testament does refer to him this way, it is either indirectly or rather remotely. In fact, when Jesus referred to God as his Father, he was accused of blasphemy. One of the reasons they crucified Jesus was because he spoke of this special relationship he had with his Father. And now, because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, we can have that relationship, too. After his resurrection, he said to Mary Magdalene, “I am ascending to My Father and your Father, and to My God and your God” (John 20:17 NKJV).

Greg Laurie emphasizes intimate way Bible instructs us to address God When we think of our Father in heaven, we might react differently. If you have a disengaged, disinterested, passive father, you might think God is that way. You may perceive him as sort of disconnected and oblivious to what is going on in your life – or not really caring what goes on in your life. Then again, if you have a hands-on, involved, loving, nurturing and affirming dad, you might apply that toward God. But we shouldn’t view God the way we view an earthly dad. We need to view God as he is presented in the Scriptures as a Father.

Understanding God as Father Dr. Daniel Ausbun First Baptist Church, Moreland Trying to live as a godly father is challenging. Selfishness is among the greatest obstacles to godly male leadership in Christian families. Too many men are not thinking about leading their families or being a godly father at all. Or, the places they aspire to lead are outside the primary role of leadership that God has given them in the home. A lot of men are seeking to lead in their business or seeking to lead in their favorite sport, or even seeking to lead within the organization of the church. But they don't have a desire to pour themselves out sacrificially to lead at home. Fathers come home to relax and unwind when their families desperately need them. Ephesians 6:4 says it’s the fa-

ther’s role to train and instruct children about the Lord. As a father, you can't just sit back with the remote in your hand and expect your wife and expect your children to grow spiritually. Dad must be actively engaged. The Fifth Commandment states, “Honor your father and your mother” (Exodus 20:12). It’s also the only commandment with a promise. Children are expected by God to honor their fathers – but if their father is absent or aloof, how can a child honor their father? It’s a sin against God for a child to disobey their parents. It’s also just as sinful for a father to neglect his children. Regardless of the kind of dad you did or did not have, the enemy wants you to feel that you are incapable of fathering

Not only does God tell us in the Bible to address him as Father, but we are to do so in an intimate way. The apostle Paul wrote, “So you have not received a spirit that makes you fearful slaves. Instead, you received God’s Spirit when he adopted you as his own children. Now we call him, ‘Abba, Father'” (Romans 8:15 NLT). This word Abba speaks of intimacy, like calling your father Daddy or Papa. I don’t know what you call your father, but my guess would be that you probably call him Dad or Daddy or Papa or Pops. I am not suggesting we call God Pops, Daddy, or something like that, though I suppose we could. The idea is that it is an affectionate relationship we have with him. My grandchildren call me Papa. Little Lucy, when she was first starting to walk and wanted to be picked up, would raise her hands and say, “Uppy, Papa!” How can you resist that? So of course I would pick her up. Notice Jesus taught, “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our Father in heaven …'” (Matthew 6:9 NIV). He did not say, “This, then, is how you should pray: ‘Our creator in

well and that you are doomed as a dad. If you’ve disappointed your children in the past, don’t let that be a deterrent for the future. Even if you’re a stepfather or a grandfather, take the responsibility of parenting with honor. Once upon a time, a young girl asked her father for enough money to purchase candy. Reaching in his pocket, he brought out a handful of coins and held them in fingers scarred by hard labor. Then he said, "Take what you need." He did not say, "Take what you want" but "what you need." With those few words, the little girl realized the value of her father’s work. Tomorrow, as we honor our earthly fathers, it serves a time also to praise our heavenly Father. When our heavenly Father opens His hands, He offers us more blessings than we can possibly imagine. One of these blessings is that God has chosen to reveal Himself as Father. If you’re a father, you must remember you have a heavenly Father, an earthly father, and you’re also a father.

Christian Fathers: Remember this when you fail

Tim Bayly

n old wag once said, if a thing's worth doing, it's worth doing badly. Fatherhood is worth doing, even when we fail. Christian fathers should approach fatherhood expecting to fail—often. Sadly, sometimes we will fail very badly. We live in a fallen world and we ourselves are fallen. Yes, we're redeemed, but we are fallen, and sanctification is a lifelong and painful process. We still have within us the law of sin and death, and this means our best work of fatherhood will remain blighted. Yet we're not alone in our failures. Failures are all around us, outside as well as inside the church. Think of King David. Remember his adultery with Bathsheba and his murder of her husband, Uriah? Yet this is the man who wrote most of the prayers of the book of Psalms, and God said this about him: "I have found David the son of Jesse, a man after My own heart, who will fulfill My entire will" (Acts 13:22, MEV). King David was a man after God's own heart. As fathers, the best we can hope for is that, in the midst of our sin, God will add His blessing and grace and mercy to our feeble efforts and that our sons and daughters will grow up to be godly. Our hope is not in ourselves, but in the Lord

who is the Maker of heaven and earth. God is our refuge, an ever-present help in time of trouble. When we are weak, He is strong and He is glorified by working through our weakness. More specifically, concerning our sons and daughters He has promised He will be a God to us and to our children. Listen to His promise through Silas and the Apostle Paul to the Philippian jailer: "'Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ, and you and your household will be saved.' And they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his household. In that hour of the night he took them and washed their wounds. And immediately he and his entire household were baptized. Then he brought them up to his house and set food before them. And he rejoiced with his entire household believing in God" (Acts 16:31-34, MEV). The jailer was told if he believed in the Lord Jesus he would be saved. He was also told his household would be saved. Sure enough, he believed—and so did his household. He was baptized— and so was his household. He rejoiced greatly—and so did his household. We must claim this same promise for ourselves and our household, our wife and sons and daughters living with us under our roof and authority. Spiritual life is the beginning and end of Christian fatherhood. Remember what God

n invisible force pushed me to my knees and an audible voice spoke, "Forgive your father." I had walked into my dorm room after being at a campus ministry meeting where I declared my faith in Jesus. I had not talked to my biological father in several years. "I forgive my dad," I whispered while bowing to my knees unable to get up because of a force that held me down. Suddenly, a wall that I didn't know was erected around my heart like a fortress shattered with those words. Tears that I had not cried in years rolled down my face. My friends called me 'stone-faced' because of my reputation for not showing any emotions. I sobbed uncontrollably as memories of my handsome father leaving my family flooded my mind. I felt the terror again when mom and dad pulled me back and forth while hurling obscenities at each other. Pain that I locked away now shuddered through my shaking body. Then a cloud of peace settled into the room as my lifelong tormentor was gone. The realization that God was on the scene in every painful episode brought me peace. God had not abandoned me or left me alone although my biological father had. My father, Leonardo Corpus, was born in the Philippines and grew up in Hawaii. He married my mom, Aloha, when she was 19-years-old. Although he already had a wife and two kids in the Philippines, he pursued my mom when she was 15 years old. My parents divorced when I was 6 years old. My father dropped in and out of my life bearing gifts such as a shiny pair of yellow go-go boots that I desperately wanted when I was 8 years old. He had studied accounting but had a hard time finding a decent paying job because of widespread prejudice against Filipinos in California during the 1960s and 1970s that literally sentenced thousands to a life of hard farm labor. He was funny, charm-

said concerning Abraham? "I chose him, and he will instruct his children and his household after him to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice, so that the Lord may bring to Abraham what He promised him" (Gen. 18:19, MEV). God chose Abraham so that he would command his children and his household to keep the way of the Lord by doing righteousness and justice. This was the path by which God blessed Abraham and his descendants. If you're a Christian, God has chosen you so that you will command your children and your household to keep the way of the Lord. For you, too, this is the path by which God will bless you and your descendants. This is the means by which God will give them the covenant blessings of life in this world, and then eternally. Claim the promises of God over your own household. Give yourself to the obedience of faith and get to work. Don't allow your sins to silence your commands to your children and your household. God has made you the father of your household and it is your responsibility to lead and discipline and teach and love them as your heavenly Father has led and disciplined and taught and loved you. Of course you will do your work imperfectly. Of course you will see your failures. Of course you will grieve as you

Why you should forgive your dad this Father’s Day Leilani Haywood

ing, handsome and a gifted musician. I believe that he was frustrated with the inability to provide for his family and lack of job opportunities. He unknowingly launched my career in writing when I stayed with him a few weeks every summer in my early teens. He had a typewriter that I wrote stories on. During the day I worked in my stepmother's garden by his side, weeding and watering neatly landscaped rows of tomatoes, cucumbers, okra and lettuce. At night I typed stories and listened to big band music on the radio while he watched wrestling matches on TV. One of those stories got published in a children's magazine. Weeding, watering and picking fresh vegetables by his side was one of the happiest moments with him. He seemed content and at peace. After my stepmother, Connie, died, he lost his way and disappeared from my life. He re-married several times after that but I never saw him happy again like he was with Connie. I didn't realize the shackles of bitterness and hurt I had around my heart towards my father. That moment of forgiving him set the course for my walk with God. God was with me when I worked in the garden with my dad. God was with me when I was being pulled apart by furious parents. God was with me when my dad left. I found a father in God who will never fail me

recognize ways you have passed your particular sins down to your sons and daughters. Of course there will be times when your beloved wife will discourage you in your godly fatherhood. What else is new? We have our orders and we must carry them out because doing so is life to our children and to our children's children. So buck up. Don't be a perfectionist. God has been pleased to reserve perfection for Heaven. God calls sinful men to be city fathers and He is the one who gives them their authority. God calls sinful men to preach to His people. He could have sent them an angel, but it was His good pleasure to send them a flesh-andblood man with feet of clay. God calls sinful men to be husbands, and thus it is His will that your wife be loved and led by a sinner. God calls sinful men to be fathers, and thus it is His will that your sons and daughters be disciplined and taught and loved by a sinner. All of this is clear. The life of faith is a life of obedience in the face of our own failures and sin. There's no other way. The preceding is an excerpt from Tim Bayly's book, Daddy Tried: Overcoming the Failures of Fatherhood (Warhorn Publishing, May 16, 2016).

or let me down. This father will never abandon or reject me. God's love is never ending and He is a faithful provider. I've heard a lot of teaching and read books about being a godly father. At times I've felt like damaged goods because I didn't have a father that did everything experts say a good father should do. I've also had a craving in my soul for attention from a man. That craving leads many young girls into bad relationships. I'm glad that God stepped in to satisfy that craving when I was a young woman and prevented me from satiating that longing in a relationship. God removed the scars and shame of being fatherless when he stepped into my life that night and adopted me as His own. God filled the longing for a father and He sent godly men who were my pastors, brothers in the Lord that set a great examples of godly men. Those men helped form my standards for what I wanted in a future husband. I believe we need God involved in our families to be functional. I envy my friends who had great dads. But I'm thankful that I have a father who will never leave me or forsake me. When your biological dad fails you, remember God's heart for you: " Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, to be holy and blameless before Him in love; He predestined us to adoption as sons to Himself through Jesus Christ according to the good pleasure of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace which He graciously bestowed on us in the Beloved" (Eph. 1:3-6 MEV). You're not an orphan and you're not alone. He has called you His own. He will never fail you. Leilani Haywood is the online editor for SpiritLed Woman. An award-winning writer, Leilani just released her first book, Ten Keys to Raising Kids That Love God.

heaven.'” He is your Creator, but that is not how we are to address him. Nor should we even pray, “Our God in heaven,” though he is our God. No, there is intimacy in the way we are to address him. There is relationship. There is closeness. There is affection. The fatherhood of God is featured prominently in the Sermon on the Mount. Jesus mentions the Father 17 times, and 10 of those references include the word heaven or heavenly. So Jesus is saying that God is our Father in heaven. Jesus also said in John 14:9, “He who has seen Me has seen the Father” (NKJV), and “If you had known Me, you would have known My Father also” (John 8:19 NKJV). If you want to know what kind of Father we have in heaven, just look at Jesus. Just look at him with the little children in his arms, blessing them. Look at him with tears streaming down his face at the grave of his friend Lazarus. Look at him washing his disciples’ feet in the Upper Room. That is what your Father in heaven is like. There is a Father in Heaven who can be known, and he is chasing after us – not to hurt us but to throw his arms around us and rescue us. There is a Father in Heaven we can speak to … a Father who listens … a Father who loves us.

Still wanting to call & talk

Jim Burton

n a Thursday night in May 1944, my father, James "Jimmy" Warren Burton, delivered the valedictorian address on the topic of citizenship at the Owensboro High School commencement in Kentucky. "However grave the crises of the future may be," he said, "our country will pass safely through them if at all times it has the support of citizens who are loyal and intelligent and who are skilled in the arts of democratic citizenship." The next day, like scores of other 18-year-olds, he practiced his citizenship by boarding a train for basic training in the Army Air Corps. His destination eventually was Burma, via India, and China where he would serve as a cryptographer encoding and decoding messages for air base commanders. This only child was soon living in tents surrounded by mosquito nets in a land where he knew no one from home. When he eventually returned to Owensboro, the bus arrived early one morning and he took a taxi home without calling his parents. As he looked through the front door, he could see his mother stirring around. After knocking, she asked who was there. "It's me," Dad said, at which point she slung open the front door and ran through the screen door to hug him. My family's stories are fresh to me this year since my father passed away Jan. 7. Our family has since gone through boxes of memorabilia to find treasures that might not mean anything to others, but they are gold to us. In his letters to home from the war, he showed respect and concern for his parents, telling them not to send money or food because he was doing fine. He reported on chapel services he attended and the number of professions of faith. His parents had begun pressing him on a college decision, which he had not made yet. But he was thankful for the new GI Bill, which would provide him $65 per month to attend college. His war experience was a defining aspect of his life. But before he was in the military, another organization shaped him -- Royal Ambassadors (RA), the Southern Baptist missions education ministry for boys. My father's RA chapter at First Baptist Church in Owensboro provided the context for him to grow in his Christian faith and knowledge of missions. As a boy, he learned about the Cooperative Program -- Southern Baptists' method for mission support -- and remained loyal to it his entire life. Many of the ministry's objectives remain today, but advancement was markedly different. He attained the highest honor possible for an RA -- "ambassador extraordinary plenipotentiary," which the Kentucky Baptist Western Recorder recognized with an article and photograph. My father continued throughout life as an ambassador for Christ. When my parents married in 1953, they joined a church plant, Lewis Lane Baptist Church in Owensboro, and poured themselves into the church. Dad was a deacon, active in visitation, and taught Sunday School for 13-year-old boys. In 1965, our family moved to Madisonville, Ky., and joined First Baptist Church where he remained a loyal member and regular attender until shortly before his death at age 89. Dad worked as a civil engineer for Kentucky's Department of Transportation for nearly 44 years after earning his degree from Auburn University. Born in 1926, he was a child of the depression who could still recall the hardships his parents faced. When the stock market crashed in October 1929, he was living in Owensboro with his parents at 102 W. 20th St. When my grandfather lost his job, the family rented out their house and returned to his mother's family farm in Smithland, Ky. They stayed there three years before returning to their home in Owensboro. My younger brother and I saw evidence of the Depression's hardships in how our dad handled his money. He was tight, rarely spending money on himself. There were no vacations to Florida, though he did relent and agreed for the family to spend a few days one summer at Kentucky Lake. I don't care about what I might have missed as my father pinched pennies. What matters is that he provided a secure and safe environment for his wife and children. There was no violence, profanity or abusive behavior. My father lived with a Christ-like concern for all people, particularly his family. I spent much of my adult life in adult mission education through the former Brotherhood Commission and North American Mission Board. While serving as the director of Men's Ministries, I heard many men tell horrific stories of hurt and abuse from their fathers, most related to alcohol abuse. Those stories were foreign to me. This Father's Day will be the first without him. We are certainly not the only family to experience this loss. I still want to call him most nights to talk. Then I catch myself and realize once again that he's gone. But good memories flood those spaces and keep me going. I loved you, Dad. And I always will. Jim Burton is a photojournalist and writer based in Atlanta. He served 25 years with the Brotherhood Commission and North American Mission Board in missions education and volunteer mobilizations.

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Mallya seen at book launch event Ex-Bollywood star named an accused attended by India's UK envoy in biggest crore drugs smuggling case New Delhi, JuNe 18 (iANS): Taking cognizance of media reports that the Indian High Commissioner in UK, Navtej Sarna, attended a function where liquor baron Vijay Mallya too was present, the Ministry of External Affairs on Saturday said that the controversial business tycoon was not on the invitee list. "The list of invitations for the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) was determined by LSE. They have written to the High Commissioner that Mallya was not on their list," the Ministry said in a statement here. It further said the book release event graced among others by UK Minister Jo Johnson was well advertised through social media and the attendees "were not required" to register. It said when High Commissioner Sarna "spotted" Mallya in the audience he left the stage and venue immediately after making his comments "and without waiting for the interactive session". The statement also said, "Mallya was certainly not an invitee to the reception at the (Indian) High Commission for which the invitations were issued by the High Commission, and was not present". The presence of Mallya at the book release event has sparked off controversy as Mallya has been de-

Congress questions govt silence on phone tapping New Delhi, JuNe 18 (iANS): The Congress on Saturday questioned the government's silence over news reports on a complaint submitted on alleged illegal wiretapping and asked Prime Minister Narendra Modi to tell the truth to the country. A daily newspaper reported that a complaint had been submitted to the Prime Minister's Office by a lawyer, alleging illegal wiretapping by a top Indian company on the phones of former and present ministers, corporate captains and senior bureaucrats. Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari demanded that Modi should tell the country the truth about these revelations. The PMO should say if it had received a complaint and if an inquiry had been ordered into the alleged illegal wiretapping between 2001 and 2006, he said. "Whether a complaint has been received by your (Modi's) office? Has the Prime Minister ordered an inquiry? When was it ordered? If the enquiry was not ordered, why hasn't one been ordered?" Tewari asked. clared a "proclaimed offender" by a Mumbai court. On June 14, a special court in Mumbai declared liquor baron Mallya a "proclaimed offender" in bank loans default and money-laundering cases against him. Government not serious about getting Mallya back: Congress Meanwhile, the Congress on Saturday asserted that the Narendra Modi government is not serious about getting controversial business tycoon Vijay Mallya back to India. "It is not surprising. This government is actually trying to go through the motions of a smoke-screen. They are not serious in getting him (Mallya)

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back. The Indian High Commissioner in England understands that and therefore he does not see a problem in attending that event," Congress spokesperson Manish Tewari said talking to reporters here. The Congress reaction came after media reports suggested that Indian High Commissioner in UK, Navtej Sarna, attended a function where Mallya too was present. The High Commissioner "understands the policy of the government which is actually you create a smoke screen of activity. They are not serious of getting him," said Tewari. "If the government is serious about getting him let them make public who travelled in his private plane in last five years," Tewari added.

ThANe, JuNe 18 (iANS): Former Bollywood actress Mamta Kulkarni has been named an accused in the Rs 2,000 crore ephedrine drugs haul case by police here, an official said on Saturday. With this, police will now approach the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to get an Interpol Red Corner notice issued in her name to facilitate quick deportation from Kenya, where she is reported to be living since the past few years with her husband and business partner Vicky Goswami, a co-accused in the case. "We have included Mamta Kulkarni's name in the first information report (FIR) and are in the process of getting a Red Corner Notice against her. Earlier, we have issued a RCN against her husband Vicky Goswami," Thane Police Commissioner Parambir Singh told media persons on Saturday. Singh added that Moroccan and Colombian drug dealers are involved in the case and the US Drug Enforcement Administration has provided pictures

Mamta Kulkarni

of Abdulla, an international narcotics dealer from Kenya. The Kulkarni-Goswami couple had attended meetings in January and April about drug smuggling, police have learnt. Since April when the rich drugs haul was effected in Mumbai, Thane and Solapur, the Thane police have nabbed a total of 10 accused and filed a chargesheet against them in a local court earlier this week. Another seven accused are still wanted in the case being probed by the Anti-Narcotics Cell of Thane police.

According to investigators, ephedrine meant for making medicines was allegedly smuggled to a pharma unit, Avon Lifesciences Ltd in Solapur, and converted to narcotics, including a popular variety of party drug. Kulkarni's role in the narcotics racket was confirmed on the basis of statements of some of the accused in the case that she and Goswami held meetings and discussed business with some clients. In mid-April, the Thane police seized 18.50 tonnes of ephedrine and 2.50 tonnes of acetic anhydride, both banned party drugs valued at more than Rs 2,000 crore in the international market, from a pharmaceutical factory in Solapur and other locations in Thane and Mumbai, blowing the lid off an international drug smuggling racket. Eight persons, including Nigerian Sipren Chinassa, were arrested in what is billed as India's biggest drugs haul. The Maharashtra and Gujarat police are on the lookout for at least four other people who

are missing and reportedly on the run. Chinassa led the police to other accused who include Manoj Jain, director of BSE-listed Avon Lifesciences Ltd., Punit Shringi, Pradeep Gill, Sagar Powale, Mayur Sukdhare, Dhaneshwar Swamy and Dnyaneshwar Dhimri. The US Drug Enforcement Administration too has joined in the probe. Goswami, 52, was earlier imprisoned for 25 years in the United Arab Emirates in 1997 for trafficking around 11.50 tonnes of Mandrax but was released in November 2012 on grounds of good conduct. In 2013, he married Mamta Kulkarni, now 44. The couple is reportedly based in Mombasa in Kenya. During the 1990s, Mamta Kulkarni was paired with some of the top Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Salman Khan, Aamir Khan, Saif Ali Khan, Akshay Kumar, Sanjay Kapoor, Atul Agnihotri and many more. She had participated in a TV show and bagged a Femina award too.

Congress a 'sinking' ship: Rajnath Singh bilASPur, JuNe 18 (PTi): Senior BJP leader and Home Minister Rajnath today described Congress as a "sinking ship", saying many people want to leave such a "vessel" as it has no future. Addressing a 'Vikas Parv' rally organised to celebrate two years of the Modi government, Singh said former Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Ajit Jogi has created a hole in the "ship" called Congress and the "ship" is sinking now. "Ajit Jogi has created a hole in the ship called Congress. When there is a hole in a ship,

New Delhi, JuNe 18 (iANS): The AAP on Saturday questioned the Centre over what it dubbed the "absurd appointments" made to leading institutes/institutions in the country, saying former cricketer Chetan Chauhan's appointment as NIFT chairman proved its contention. The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) also accused the Bharatiya Janata Party-led government of harming the reputation of the premier institutes/institutions by appointing "non-deserving candidates" to top posts. "The Modi government is trying to make absurd appointments in premier institutes/institutions. Chetan Chauhan's appointment as the new chairman of National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) proves it," AAP leader Raghav Chadha said. Chauhan was rewarded with the post for shielding Finance Minister Arun Jaitley in the Delhi and District Cricket Association controversy, he said. Chadha said the former cricketer had nothing to do with fashion and claimed his appointment was done "illegally". hyDerAbAD, JuNe 18 (iANS): Flying Officers Avani Chaturvedi, Bhawana Kanth and Mohana Singh on Saturday were commissioned as rANchi, JuNe 18 (iANS): In a case of alleged police India's first three women brutality, a Class 10 girl student fell unconscious and had fighter pilots. On completion of sucto be hospitalised after she was interrogated for more than 10 hours at a police station in Jharkhand's Latehar cessful training at the Air district. The girl remained unconscious for more than 70 Force Academy in Dundigal hours after the questioning by police on June 14 at Man- on the outskirts of Hyderika Police Station in Latehar. Latehar Superintendent abad, the trio were formally of Police Anup Birthare has suspended Sub-Inspector commissioned into the InRam Pravesh Sharma posted at Manika Police Station dian Air Force (IAF) by Deafter he was found guilty of questioning the girl for more fence Minister Manohar than 10 hours inside the police station without the pres- Parrikar and were the cenence of a woman police constable or even her parents. tre of attraction at the ComThe girl was admitted to the Rajendra Institute of Medi- bined Graduation Parade. The women, who broke cal Sciences (RIMS), Ranchi. She fell unconscious after the barriers to etch their her release from the police station and was taken to a names in the history of the local hospital in Latehar district. She was later brought to RIMS Ranchi for treatment. IAF, will get to fly fighter jets She regained consciousness for some time on Friday next year after completion and told her family members that she was thrashed and of stage-III training at Bidar throttled by police during interrogation. According to in Karnataka. The women, who flew the girl's father, police took her mobile phone on June the Pilatus and Kiran jet 13 and she was taken to the police station on June 14. trainers, will now get to She was being interrogated in a case related to the elopetrain on the Hawk adment of a girl a month ago. The eloped girl is said to be vanced trainer jets for friend of the victim. The incident has once again brought a year before being alunder scrutiny the working of the police in the state. lowed to fly supersonic

no power in the world can save it. So, Congress is now a sinking ship, it has no future," he said. The Home Minister said when a ship sinks, even birds on the ship want to leave it and it is certain that many people would leave the "sinking ship". Singh said once Congress was a formidable opponent but now it has reduced to a weak rival. Claiming that the Modi government accomplished many achievements during its twoyear tenure, Singh said one of the commendable task it has com-

pleted is removing graft from the top echelon of the government. "During the Congress rule, corruption was everywhere. Even some ministers were jailed on corruption charges. Now, no one can say that our government has indulged in corruption," he said. The Home Minister said to eradicate corruption, one has to take steps to remove it from the top and the NDA government has done that. "If Gangotri (the origin of river Ganga) is cleaned, the whole

Ganga gets cleaned. It is the same country don't accept it. in case of corruption," he said. "I want to appeal to Naxals to shun violence as there is no place Ask Naxals to shun violence, for violence in India. Let's come join peace talks for talks. We are ready for talks Union Home Minister Ra- and discuss all issues if you give jnath Singh today appealed to up violence," he said. Maoists to shun violence and join Violence has to stop as it is a peace talks, saying if they give up big hurdle in the way to developarms, government was ready to ment. Those who want welfare discuss all their demands. of the poor and common massAddressing a 'Vikash Parv' es, they don't kill innocent, the rally on the completion of two Home Minister said. "You may years of the Modi government, follow a different ideology but Singh said there is no place for that does not mean that you will violence in India as people in the kill innocent," he said.

India's first three women fighter pilots commissioned

Police officer suspended for third degree interrogation of girl

warplanes. They were all elated and excited after the defence minister conferred on them the 'President's Commission' to formally induct them into the IAF. Talking to reporters, they said it was a great honour to be in the first batch of women fighter pilots. "We are happy to get this opportunity to serve the country," said Chaturvedi. They said they enjoyed the six-month training at the academy and never felt that they were being treated differently for being women. Asked what role they expect to play in the force, they said they will now focus on the next level of training. Chaturvedi, hailing from Satna district in Madhya Pradesh, comes from a family of army officers. She was inspired by her brother who is also in the army. She always wanted to fly and joined the flying

Women fighter pilots Avani Chaturvedi, Bhavana Kanth and Mohana Singh who were inducted for the first time in the Indian Air Force pose for photograph during their Combined Graduation Parade at Air Force Academy in Hyderabad on on Saturday. (PTI Photo)

club of her college. Bhawana Kanth hails from Darbhanga district in Bihar. As a child, she always dreamt of flying planes. She opted for the fighter stream after successfully completing her stage

I training. Daughter of an officer in the Indian Oil Corporation, she set the goal of becoming a fighter pilot and serve the nation. Mohana Singh comes from Jhunjhunu district of

Rajasthan. Her grandfather was a flight gunner in Aviation Research Centre and father is a warrant officer in the IAF. Mohana is excited to continue the family legacy of serving the nation.

While women pilots have been flying helicopters and transport aircraft since 1991 in the IAF, it was last year when the government decided to allow women into fighter jet cockpits. In February this year, President Pranab Mukherjee had announced that women cadets will be allowed in combat roles in all three services. Speaking at the parade, Parrikar said more women would join the armed forces. The minister reviewed the colourful passing-out parade and conferred the 'President's Commission', on behalf of the President of India, on 129 graduating trainees of various branches, including 22 women trainees. Parrikar also presented the 'Wings and Brevets' to the newly commissioned officers of the flying branch and to officers from the Indian Navy and the Coast Guard.

Rajan says no to second term; Industry terms it nation's loss No option but RS vote if Congress MuMbAi/New Delhi, JuN 18 (PTi): Buffetted by political attacks coupled with unending speculation over his continuance, RBI Governor Raghuram Rajan on Saturday said no to a second term in the post, a surprise decision the industry and opposition parties termed as nation's loss. Ruing that his work on containing inflation and cleaning up books of the banks was "yet to be completed", Rajan said, "While I was open to seeing these developments through, on due reflection, and after consultation with the government, I want to share with you that I will be returning to academia when my term as Governor ends on September 4, 2016." Speculation has been rife over whether Rajan, former IMF Chief Economist known to have predicted the 2008 global fi-

nancial crisis, would get a second term after BJP leader Subramanian Swamy launched a no-holds barred attack on him recently accusing him of destroying economy with his hawkish stance on interest rates. Swamy had also questioned whether Rajan was "mentally, fully Indian" as he holds a US Green Card, among other allegations. 53-year-old Rajan, who took charge as RBI Governor in September 2013 with a three-year term, had also ruffled feathers in the saffron camp with his outspoken views on issues like intolerance and his remarks about India being 'one-eyed king in the land of blind'. While Finance Minister Arun Jaitley called for restraint in public criticism in the wake of Swamy's attacks, BJP President Amit

Raghuram Rajan (Reuters Photo/File)

Shah said the newly-nominated MP's remarks were his personal opinion. Answering questions on another term for Rajan,

Prime Minister Narendra Modi had said that this "administrative subject" should not be an issue of interest to the media and it

"will come up only in September". In his letter to colleagues, 53-year-old Rajan, appointed by the previous UPA Government in September 2013, said he "will, of course, always be available to serve my country when needed". Decision of Rajan, who was called a rockstar central banker, immediately set off speculation about his successor and the impact it could have on stock and bond markets when they open on Monday morning. Jaitley, who had earlier steadfastly refused to discuss in public the issue of a second term for Rajan, welcomed his decision saying he respects it and said the government appreciates his good work. A decision on successor to Rajan would be announced shortly, he said.

continues GST opposition: Jaitley

New Delhi, JuNe 18 (iANS): The government has denied any trade-off with parties like the Trinamool Congress and AIADMK on the Goods and Services Tax (GST) Bill but insisted it will push for Rajya Sabha voting on the bill if the Congress' opposition persisted. "I will, till the last day, continue to persuade the Congress to see reason so that they don't go back on the bill they themselves introduced. However, if the Congress persists with its opposition, ultimately a vote in the Rajya Sabha can only decide... what other options do we have?" Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley told 'Times Now' in an interview. On whether the government is keen to enlist the support of regional parties to isolate the Congress on the matter, he said: "My intention is not to isolate the Congress. The GST Bill is not a BJP bill. It was mooted by the Congress; the GST will help the country." Denying any trade-off between the government and regional parties like the Mamata Banerjee-led Trinamool Congress and AIADMK of J. Jayalalithaa, the minister said the "GST is not a partisan issue".

"There is no political trade-off. The understanding is if any state loses revenue the first five years the Centre will make it up," Jaitley said. Earlier, the minister said that virtually almost all states supported the bill. The Lok Sabha cleared the GST Bill in May 2015 but it is stuck in the Rajya Sabha, where the government does not have adequate numbers to see it through. Jaitley said once the GST Bill is passed, all consuming states will benefit. "The Left government in Kerala, Trinamool Congress government in West Bengal or the JD(U) government in Bihar and even Biju Janata Dal government in Odisha -- all are going to benefit." On the other hand, he said, producing states like Gujarat, Maharashtra, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu wanted to be compensated and thus have been offered a package. To a question, he asserted that despite the GST discussions, both the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Trinamool Congress remain "opponents of each other".

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Lawmaker murder suspect says his name is ‘Death to traitors, freedom for Britain’ LONDON, JuNe 18 (ReuteRs): The man charged with murdering British lawmaker Jo Cox gave his name as "death to traitors, freedom for Britain" when he appeared in court on Saturday accused of a killing that has left next week's vote on European Union membership in limbo. The murder of Cox, a 41-year-old mother of two young children, has shocked Britain, elicited condolences from leaders around the world and raised questions about the tone of campaigning ahead of the EU referendum. Cox, an ardent supporter of EU membership, was shot and stabbed in the street in her electoral district in northern England on Thursday. Wearing a grey sweat shirt and trousers and flanked by two security guards, 52-year-old Thomas Mair was asked his name by a clerk at Westminster Magistrates' Court in London. "Death to traitors, freedom for Britain," Mair said. When asked again what his name was, Mair calmly repeated: "My name is death to traitors, freedom for Britain." Mair, balding with a grey goatee beard, made no further comment in the 15-mintue hearing, his first appearance in public since police arrested him in the town of Birstall, Yorkshire, where Cox was killed.

He is charged with murder, causing grievous bodily harm, and possession of a firearm and a knife. He was remanded in custody and will appear at London's Old Bailey court on Monday. The killing has shocked the nation and both sides in the referendum have temporarily suspended campaigning ahead of Thursday's vote, which has far reaching implications for both the EU and Britain. A British exit from the EU would rock the bloc already shaken by differences over migration and the future of the euro zone - by ripping away its second-largest economy, one of its top two military powers and by far its richest financial centre. Pro-Europeans, including former prime ministers Tony Blair and John Major, have warned that an exit could also trigger the breakup of the United Kingdom by prompting another Scottish independence vote if England pulled Scotland out of the EU.

Bernard Carter-Kenny, a 77-year-old who had taken his wife to the library, intervened to try to protect Cox after she was attacked and is in hospital after being stabbed in the stomach. Armed police patrol Westminster, where lawmakers do much of their work in parliament, but there is often no security in their home electoral districts, or constituencies. The last British lawmaker to have been killed was Ian Gow, who died after an Irish Republican Army (IRA) bomb ex-

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DIRECTORATE OF TECHNICAL EDUCATION Mourners leave candles in memory of murdered Labour Party MP Jo Cox, who was shot dead in Birstall, during a vigil at Parliament Square in London, Britain on June 17. (Reuters Photo/Dylan Martinez/)

popular Member of Parliament (MP), who was only elected in 2015. The murder has sparked debate in Britain, which has strict gun controls, about the safety of lawmakers, the heightened tempo of political confrontation and any impact on the EU vote. Both sides in the referendum contest have put on hold their national campaigns until at least Sunday. Polls have suggested the vote hangs in the balance, but in the last week a series of surveys have indicated that the campaign to leave had been taking the

lead. A telephone survey by BMG for Scotland's The Herald newspaper on Saturday showed the "In" camp on 53 percent and "Out" on 47 percent, although a separate online poll by BMG showed Out leading by 10 points, with 55 percent support compared to In's 45 percent. Both polls were carried out before the killing of Cox. Those wanting to stay in the EU can count on the support of many of Britain's biggest businesses, most economists and foreign leaders such as U.S. President Barack Obama, who spoke to Cox's hus-

band on Friday to offer condolences. The International Monetary Fund, which has previously warned that Britain and the world economy could be hit by a so-called Brexit, said on Saturday an exit could leave Britain's economy more than 5 percent smaller by 2019. However, the "Out" campaign's message that EU membership is responsible for a loss of political control as well as uncontrolled immigration appears to have struck a chord. Members of the 'Out' campaign say Britain would prosper if it broke

free from what they say is a doomed German-dominated bloc that punches way below its weight beside rivals such as Russian President Vladimir Putin. Both sides have accused each other of making up facts to support their case, and debates had become more heated and personal in the days before Cox's death, with London Mayor Sadiq Khan telling Sky News politics had become "poisonous".

ISS astronauts land safely in Kazakhstan

Egypt’s Morsi sentenced to life over espionage charges

"VILE ACT" Prime Minister David Cameron joined Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn on Friday to lay flowers in Birstall. "It is a vile act that has killed her," Corbyn said. Cameron has agreed to recall parliament on Monday to allow lawmakers to pay tributes to the

Major Peake of Britain (left) returned home with crewmates Yuri Malenchenko of Russia (centre) and Tim Kopra of the US.

ZHeZKAZGAN, JuNe 18 (ReuteRs): A soyuz capsule bringing back three astronauts from the International Space Station, including the first to represent the British government, made a safe parachute landing on the steppe near the Kazakh city of Zhezkazgan on Saturday.

The crew, which included a Russian and an American as well as Britain's Tim Peake, left the space station about three hours earlier after spending half a year in Earth's orbit. The capsule landed on its side, a frequent occurrence in the windy steppe area, after parachuting for

14 minutes. A search and recovery team quickly extracted the trio from the capsule. Peake smiled as he was being examined by flight surgeons and told reporters he was enjoying "the smells of Earth" and fresh air, a stark contrast to the artificial atmosphere and high temperature

inside the capsule. Alongside were commander Yuri Malenchenko, who quickly put on sunglasses to shield his eyes from the midday sun, and NASA astronaut Tim Kopra. Former army major Peake, who turned 44 aboard the station, was on a mission for the European Space Agency (ESA) and became the first astronaut wearing a Union Jack flag on his arm. The first Briton in space was Helen Sharman, who travelled on a Soviet spacecraft for eight days in 1991. Peake's mission, called Principia after Isaac Newton's seminal work, included a number of scientific experiments, such as testing the use of nitric oxide gas as a tool to monitor lung inflammation. During his 186-day stint in space, Peake ran a marathon strapped to a treadmill and held a science lesson for 300,000 schoolchildren. Peake had also taken with him two tiny Raspberry Pi educational computers set up to measure the space station's environment, follow its journey through space, and pick up the Earth’s magnetic field, as well as give schoolchildren the chance to have their computer code run in space.

Clinton’s lead over Trump slips after Florida shooting NeW YORK, JuNe 18 (ReuteRs): Donald Trump chipped away at Hillary Clinton's lead in the presidential race this week, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Friday, as the candidates clashed over how to respond to the worst mass shooting in modern U.S. history. The poll, conducted from Monday to Friday, showed Clinton, the presumptive Democratic nominee, with a 10.7 point lead among likely voters over Trump, her likely Republican rival in the November presidential election. That's down from a lead of 14.3 points for Clinton on Sunday, the day an American-born shooter who declared allegiance to militant group Islamic State killed 49 people at a gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida. Trump seized on the attack to sharpen his security proposals, saying he would block immigration to the United States from any country with a "proven history of terrorism" against America and its allies if elected. The pledge finetuned an earlier vow, made after the attacks last year in Paris and California, to ban the entry of all Muslims into the United States. He also called for measures to make it more difficult for sus-

ploded under his car at his home in 1990. The Daily Telegraph newspaper reported that women MPs had repeatedly raised concerns about their security with Cameron's office, with one writing to say if it was not improved there would be a "tragic fatality". Police have said they had reiterated advice and guidance to MPs, some of whom have cancelled surgeries after the killing of Cox, a former charity worker whose job took her to countries such as Afghanistan and Darfur.

The images of U.S. Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton (L) and Republican Presidential candidate Donald Trump are seen painted on decorative pumpkins created by artist John Kettman in LaSalle, Illinois, U.S. on June 8. (Reuters Photo/Jim Young)

pected terrorists to obtain firearms, veering from the Republican Party's general opposition to gun control. While Trump's comments on both Muslims and guns dismayed some Republican elites, they may have cheered some voters. Some 45 percent of Americans

said they supported Trump's idea to suspend Muslim immigration, up from 41.9 percent at the start of the month, according to the poll. Meanwhile, about 70 percent of Americans, including a majority of Democrats and Republicans, said they wanted to see at least moderate regulations and restrictions on

guns, up from 60 percent in similar polls in 2013 and 2014. Clinton focused her response to the Orlando attack on the need to boost intelligence gathering and defeat Islamic State and what she called "radical jihadist terrorism," while warning against demonising Muslim-Americans. She also repeated her calls for tougher gun control measures, including a ban on assault weapons. As usual after a major attack, "terrorism" jumped to the top concern among all adults in the poll rising above the economy, health care and other major issues. The poll's five-day average showed that 45.5 percent of likely American voters supported Clinton, while 34.8 percent supported Trump, and another 19.7 percent did not support either candidate. On Sunday, Clinton's support was at 46.6 percent, versus Trump's 32.3 percent. The Reuters/Ipsos poll was conducted online in English with adults living in the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii. The political horserace poll included 1,133 likely voters and has a credibility interval, a measure of the poll's accuracy, of 3.4 percentage points.

LAWMAKERS FEARS Cox had arrived in Birstall for an advice session with constituents in a public library.

CAiRO, JuNe 18 (iANs): Former Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi was on Saturday handed down life imprisonment by a Cairo criminal court on charges of espionage. The sentencing of Morsi came during the final ruling in the trial of 11 people, including two Al Jazeera journalists, on leaking state secrets to Qatar. Morsi was sentenced to 15 years in prison by the Cairo court. The court also confirmed a ruling from May 7, when six of the defendants were sentenced to death. After that initial verdict, the court had to seek the advice of Egypt's Grand Mufti Shawqi Allam, the highest religious leader in the country, to be able to finalise the verdicts. Egyptian law requires the mufti to sign off on death sentences. His opinion is not binding but usually respected by courts. Those sentenced to death include Ibrahim Helal, former director of news at Al Jazeera's Arabic channel. He is not in Egypt and was tried in absentia. The others sentenced to death - political activist Ahmed Afifi, flight attendant Mohamed Kilani, and academic Ahmed Ismail were in state custody. The verdicts can be appealed in Egypt's Court of Cassation. Steven Ellis, the director of advocacy and communications at International Press Institute told Al Jazeera that he was "disappointed" with the verdict but not entirely surprised "given the climate towards press freedom in Egypt". "We are extremely disappointed to hear this verdict and hope that Interpol and foreign governments, in the event that a warrant for extradition is issued, do not honour those warrants because this was a sham case that was politically motivated. There was extremely thin if any evidence tying these journalists to the alleged crimes that happened." Proscribed Muslim Brotherhood (MB)-backed Morsi was overthrown by the military in July 2013 after mass protests a year after he took office. Senior leaders in the MB and their followers have been sentenced to death in different cases since military leader Abdel Fattah el-Sisi overthrew Morsi's government.

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In partial modification of this office notification of even number dated 15th June 2016, the Common Selection Board in an emergency meeting held on 18th June 2016 has provisionally selected the following NSEE-I candidates for undergoing studies in under graduate course in agriculture, nursing and allied courses for the session 2016-2017. The revised selection was necessiated due to additional allocation of 1(one) seat in B.Sc. Forestry and 1(one) seat in B.Sc. Horticulture. Other terms and conditions will remain the same as notified earlier. B. Sc. Forestry SL. ROLL SCORE NAME NO NO MARKS 1 60694 360 MR. NCHUMTHUNG E HUMTSOE B.V.Sc. 1 60855 352 MR. LUDOWE LOMI 2 60225 316 MS. MEZHÜSENUO MHASI 3 60384 314 MR. NONGLENTHUNG R JUNGIO 4 60636 309 MS. TUNATOLI K CHISHI 5 60747 307 MS. HILITO SUMI 6 60906 302 MS. KIKALI G SUMI 7 60410 296 MS. MHONRONI KIKON 8 61110 294 MR. ABETO H SWU 9 60658 294 MS. MEDENO PESEYIE 10 60203 288 MR. KAIMEDINLUNG 11 60842 279 MS. T CHOMANGPILA -BT-1 (SANGTAM) 12 60387 270 MS. IHEIPEULE HAIKAM- BT-2 (ZELIANG) B.Sc. AGRI 1 60758 297 MS. REHUNGZEULE 2 60233 287 MR. NOKYAT Y 3 61445 285 MR. THEJASELIE KHRO 4 60290 275 MS. KITISENLA L AIER 5 60762 270 MS. PINOKALI T SUMI 6 60329 269 MR. LEEI-EE KONYAK 7 60845 266 MR. ISUNOKA T SHOHE 8 61284 264 MR. ONGSHONG B PHOM 9 60191 264 MR. L SHOPHUKIUNG 10 61674 260 MS. KENEICHANGUU KESIEZIE 11 61271 257 MS. KHRIENUO LIEZIETSU 12 60101 252 MR. NUNGKUMER LEMTUR 13 60686 252 MR. SHIKAVI 14 60008 251 MR. KAPE KHALO 15 61095 251 MS. TULAMENLA 16 60962 249 MS. TOLIKA SUMI 17 60380 249 MR. SEDEVILIE KEYHO 18 60139 248 MR. KHETOHO X CHISHI 19 60882 247 MS. EVALI I ZHIMOMI 20 60077 246 MR. METSHEPE LASUH 21 60001 244 MS. NEIKHROTSO-O KOZA 22 60836 244 MR. SHEKHOZO VERO 23 61320 239 MS. AWARENLA IMCHEN 24 61304 239 MS. ROKONGUNUO RUTH 25 60551 234 MR. CHICHANBEMO E KIKON 26 61217 231 MR. R JACKSON CHAWANG-BT-1 (ZELIANG) 27 60206 220 MR. M. YANGMAN KONYAK -BT-2 (KONYAK) 28 60103 213 MS. AKHRUVO DAWHUO-BT-3 (CHAKHESANG) 29 61028 208 MR. KAPITO H YEPUTHO-BT-4 (SUMI KIPHIRE) 30 60509 208 MR. MURHIKIU Y THONGRU -BT-5 (SANGTAM) B.Sc. HORTICULTURE 1 60100 315 MR. PANGYANGTI LONGKUMER 2 60946 306 MS. TANGITLEMLA LONGKUMER 3 60790 280 MS. POMEI GRACY KONYAK 4 60331 275 MR. MOATOSHI OZUKUM 5 60746 273 MS. MEDUNYI-U THOPI 6 60945 269 MR. KUVELÜZO CHIZO- BT-1 CHAKHESANG B.Sc. FISHERY 1 61102 269 MR. SHEPONG L B. PHARMACY 1 60656 328 MS. MESANO PESEYIE 2 60649 286 MR. INOLU K YEPUTHOMI 3 60007 250 MR. SEYIEVIZOLIE ZUMU 4 60791 247 MR. MANTO KONYAK 5 60136 237 MR. BOMCHAI L ONG -BT-1 (PHOM) B.Sc. NURSING 1 60385 254 MS. M KONOM PHOM 2 61443 244 MS. ASIWA KATH 3 60711 243 MS. NUZOSALU NYEKHA 4 60247 232 MS. NAGARHO POJAR 5 60283 216 MS. ERIWETE-U MERO 6 60471 215 MR. TOKA JEMU 7 60999 207 MS. ALOKEU K SHOLHO 8 60487 203 MS. NINY KHING 9 60424 202 MS. ZHOVELU PURO-BT(CHAKHESANG) 10 60631 195 MS. KEWIMESIN NRIAME-BT(ZELIANG) B.Sc. MLT 1 61243 214 MS. YAHOI W KONYAK 2 60200 213 MS. HUPEKALI K AYEMI 3 60539 206 MS. WONCHIBENI K EZUNG B.Sc. SERICULTURE 1 61146 238 MR. B BONGSHET PHOM 2 61938 238 MS. HANNAH SEB B.Sc. RIT 1 60570 194 MR. HUVETA KEZO 2 60761 192 MS. LINO K ACHUMI 3 60417 191 MS. LILY N NGULLIE B.Sc. OOT 1 60263 260 MS. DEMEWE-Ü RITSE 2 60637 244 MS. CHICHANBENI C ERUI 3 61636 227 MS. TONCHINGSANGLA B.SC HOME SCIENCE 1 60106 208 MS. TAJUNGRENLA LONGKUMER 2 61300 195 MS. ADIE KIRE BHMS (HOMEO) 1 60137 308 MS. WETOU T KHAPE 2 60063 256 MS. JOLLY KEZ 3 60163 253 MS. VIMENUO KECHÜ BAMS (AYUR) 1 61535 308 MS. CEPONO LOHE (Er. Arjun Singh), Director, Technical Education

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Remembering the legacy & contributions of Ghonito Zhimomi for WSBAK

n honour of our pioneer Ghonito Zhimomi, who passed away peacefully on 24 May 2016 at Nihokhu Village, the Western Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu is pleased to publish this memoir gratefully remembering his legacy and contributions for WSBAK. Early life and Education Ghonito Zhimomi was born in 1923 to Mr. Ghotovi and Mrs. Kachesho of Vishepu Village in Zunheboto District. As a young boy he was sent to his relatives at Nihokhu village in Western Sumi area as his family faced extreme hardship in the family. Together with his grand uncle Nihokhu and Nikhezu the Pastor of the village, Ghonito walked all the way to 1st Baptist Convention held at Kohima in 1939. There he was convicted by the Word of God and was baptized by Nisier Angami at the Mission Compound in Kohima. Thus he accepted Christ at the young age of 16. Shortly after his baptism, his father arrived from Vishepu to take him back to the village upon hearing that his son had accepted a new faith. Nevertheless, this did not discourage Ghonito Zhimomi from sharing his new faith to his fellow villagers. Though sharing the Gospel was not allowed in the village, even at such a tender age, he prayed for the villagers and started sharing his faith with fellow villagers and led some of them to Christ. Besides, he taught fellow Christians to keep themselves clean, so that by looking different, they would attract others to the company of believers. Towards the end of 1939 six families were converted. In 1940, he returned to Nihokhu village from Vishepu and from there he proceeded to Jorhat to study at Mission Bible School where he studied three years under J.W.Cook from 1944 to February 1947. His three years of study at Mission Bible School was jointly funded by SBAK and Rev. B.I. Anderson with the amount of Rs.80 and Rs.60 respectively. He got married to Mrs. Zheholi, Daughter of Homla, Kuhoxu Village in 1948 and were blessed with 10 children. His Ministry and contributions for the Western Sumis Upon his completion of studies in 1947, he started the evangelistic work in the capacity of Travelling Pastor looking after the nascent churches in the Western Sumi areas and Sumi villages in Upper Assam and adjacent areas such as Woji and Shihapu. Seeing the prospect of Church growth in the Western Sumi areas, he was given licentiate by Rev. B.I. Anderson permitting him to baptize new believers and to lead the Lord’s Supper. As more and more Sumi settlers arrived in the Western Sumi areas towards the middle of the 20th century, the demand for catering to the needs of the nascent churches were almost impossible because there was no other evangelists. Besides, dense forests and lack of connectivity between villages posed great hurdles for him to reach the villages with the Gospel. Yet with undaunting spirit and great dedication, he walked for months and days from village to village taking the Gospel to Churches and people. During those years the Sumi villages in the Western Sumi region were isolated from the rest of Sumi Christian meetings. It was through his initiative, the Western Sumi areas were brought under the fold of the Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu (SBAK)

which was mainly catering to the needs of the churches in the eastern region. After a thoughtful consideration he prepared a report of the Churches in the Western Sumi region and attended the SBAK Annual Session at Aichisaghe village in 1947 and formally inducted the Western Sumi Churches under the administration of SBAK which was then known as the Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu Loka (SBAKL). Subsequently he was entrusted to supervise the churches in Western Sumi areas and represented the Western Sumi Churches as Executive Committee Member at SBAK during 1947 – 1959. During those years where there was no road connectivity he walked from village to village and nurtured the nascent churches with great dedication and sacrifice. Prior to retirement in 1973 he worked as a Travelling Pastor, as an Evangelist, as a Headmaster and finally as a Corresponding Secretary. Together with late Shikhevi of Kiyevi Village, he pioneered the youth ministry for the churches in the Western Sumi areas by establishing the Christian Endeavour (C.E) in 1947. In the first C.E conference which was held at Khehoyi Village during 8-10 August 1947, he delivered the first message based on Isaiah 11:4-6. In 1972 when the Association Centre was shifted to Akuvuto, Thahekhu Village Ghonito Zhimomi was the first and the only staff who brought his family and stationed there. While stationed there, his family faced hardships even for daily needs as there was none to support his family. One night, he and his wife along with their children had nothing left to eat. When the children asked him what they were going to eat next morning, he told them not worry saying God would provide for their needs. That night the family prayed and went to sleep. When they woke up the next morning, a vehicle laden with rice and vegetables arrived at their house sent by a well wisher. It was through his family’s sacrifice that Akuvuto grew from strength to strength over the years and today WSBAK is the only Association which has its administrative centre in Dimapur. This has been made possible only through the visionary figures like Ghonito Zhimomi, and few pioneers who could foresee the prospect of establishing WSBAK Administrative Centre at Akuvuto, Thahekhu Villlage for the later generation. Apart from serving the churches in various capacities, he also actively worked for the socio-political cause for the Western Sumi areas. The Western Sumis reacted to Ghonito’s death with outpouring grief and tributes and his funeral was attended by people from all walks of life. He is survived by his second wife, 8 Children, 29 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Ghonito Zhimomi was not only a God’s servant but a visionary leader for the Western Sumi Community. He made phenomenal contributions for the Western Sumis in particular and the Sumis in general. He deserves to be called “the Father” of the Western Sumi Baptist Akukuhou Kuqhakulu. His death has left a vacuum which none could fill but his legacy and contributions will live on and inspire the generations to come. Rev. Dr. Hevukhu Achumi Executive Secretary, WSBAK

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A NUISANCE CALLED ACAUT

n June 13, 2016 a highly agitated NSCN (IM) dubbed ACAUT as a "nuisance". Since this 'nuisance' title is being bestowed on ACAUT against the backdrop of exposures related to an obnoxious subject of unreasonable taxation by all the NPGs with NSCN (IM) as the flagship and the prevalent general corruption in the non-transparent working system within the State Government...ACAUT ought to feel extremely honoured for this distinction like it was receiving a prestigious National award. What is however rather difficult to comprehend is the arrogant uncompromising stance of a dictatorial NCSN (IM), trapped in a time zone of the past that no longer is in tune with the present reality. That a tame, compliant Naga tribal representation exists within the ranks of NSCN (IM) is acknowledged...but that these other tribal presence purely serving the purpose of a cosmetic window dressing is also clear for all to see. That this organization is exclusively dominated by our brothers from south of the boarder in all matters that matter, is an equally undeniably fact. The knowledge that the entire Naga populace have shared the same living space with Dracula organizations in silent fear, preferring to suffer their very lifeline being remorselessly drained out of them every second, every minute, every hour, every day, every week, every month, every year...for more than half a century ... is the wonder of wonders that either describes the inbuilt mega level of patience or the mega level of cowardice in the Naga race. It speaks volumes about the true colour of Naga courage that we often over-extenuate elsewhere beyond our boundary but disappears as we crawl into our own little holes, idol worshiping AK 47 in our own backyard with fear. On the one hand, no one wants to raise any legitimate questions against greed mandated irrational multiple taxations in the name of 'sovereignty' and 'integration'... which NSCN (IM) have effectively given up on and publically affirmed by no less a personality than Mr. Muivah himself. On the other hand if NSCN (IM) is actually living amongst the people in our part of the planet, they ought to have at least been getting honest feedbacks against all their cold blooded merciless acts of extortion and against their arrogant inability to climb down from their high horse and facilitate a united front without expecting other factions to kneel before them first for unity under them. NSCM (IM) must now explain their legitimacy behind the continuation of taxing the people if 'sovereignty' and 'integration' is no longer an issue. Pray enlighten the masses: What other Nagas aspirations remain unfulfilled for NSCN (IM) to sustain this taxation madness? Pray tell us what other substantial Naga ID is being attempted to be salvaged beyond what 16-PA/ Article-371 (A) have already accomplished? Instead of controlling and streamlining their abnormal extortion policies that have crippled the masses, they turn around to curse, threaten, insult and ban ACAUT for being the mouthpiece of the downtrodden common man and for exposing their insane lust for money in

the name of 'sovereignty' and 'integration' that no longer is relevant in their national agenda. That the younger generation of Nagas are the ones paying a costly price for their hypocrisy is not even a subject of their concern. The Government of Nagaland has reached a saturation point in not being able to absorb all the educated youngsters into government service except through nontransparent, despicable 'backdoor' appointments of the privileged few with political or bureaucratic connections against non-existing posts. Under such helpless circumstances, each youngster trying their level best to eke out a modest honourable living through private entrepreneurship are being faced with serious roadblocks leading to business failure because of the irrational greed induced multiple taxation/extortion being imposed on them without exception by the NSCN (IM)...along with their equally ravenous factional 'sovereignty warrior' counterparts. The economy of our common people is withering under the uncompromising soil of NPG taxations. Can a picture of depraved 'national' future be more vividly and pathetically painted than this with a handicapped younger generation being forced into choice-less penury? The Nagas have become accustomed to the forked tongue diplomacy of the Indian Government. They have entered into agreement after agreements with the Nagas over the years many of which have unilaterally been dishonoured even before the ink is dry. One wonders therefore, what will be the fate of this "Framework Agreement" when they run into rough patches on the road. Very technically speaking, this agreement has not been signed with the Government of India proper but with an Interlocutor who at best is a nonentity postman to the Prime Minister... nowhere in the hierarchical food chain of accountability within a legitimate Government of India. The once loftily flaunted 'agreement' that the talk would be conducted in a Third Country, at the Prime Ministerial level has been reduced to our own backyard negotiation and agreement with a nonentity retired bureaucrat. That the Prime Minister and the Home Minister of India were in attendance to watch this effacing escapade only confirms the status of the so-called 'framework agreement' to be an agreement within the Indian Constitution just as much as 'Shillong Accord 1975' or the 16 PA was. If one wants to get critical, one can very well comment that Mr. Th. Muivah ought to have exercised self-restraint by observing honourable protocol as per the earlier laid down 'understanding' to settle matters at the Prime Ministerial level and let someone below him sign this "Framework Agreement" instead. But it obviously seems that his 'super ego radar' must have been under repair at that time. Some would say Mr. Th. M signing this document himself with an Interlocutor on the other side of the table has significantly reduced the Naga National status ... but the Nagas are trying their best to refrain from saying so. But Mr. M continues to add insults to injury by his refusal to share the contents of the "Framework" with his own people that he claims

to represent and only demand for a blind faith endorsement... which he has in fact received from the spineless, brainless unquestioning minority. The NSCN (IM) appears to actively be leading the Nagas down the political stairs a step at a time while the rest of our NPGs have been sitting on the fence all these years under 'cease fire' comfort zone with absolutely nothing to write home about besides their pathetic taxation stories. While our factional sovereignty warriors are adamantly unprepared to unite for a common political cause, they are united in upholding a common financial obsession of bleeding the masses... forcing the people to climb their respective 'out of control' taxation staircase at gun point. Where is the rationality in all of this? It is up to the unfortunate Nagas born into the present generation as 'beasts of burden' to "sovereign greed" of our NPGs who must wake up and answer this question by action. ACAUT is only trying to ring the alarm bell for all to wake up to champion the cause of UNITY of the Nagas for all our sakes! Therefore, instead of wasting everyone's time threatening and banning ACAUT, the NSCN (IM) should pragmatically accept reality that the future of the Nagas is not their exclusive preserve to decide: If they (NSCNIM) is unable to bring home sovereignty/ integration...most tax fatigued Nagas could very well unbuckle and say "so be it"... provided the final settlement is arrived at with the blessing of every faction as equals. Failing to see this will invariably lead Nagas to another civil war. It is a standard expected retaliatory reaction of NSCN (IM) to camouflage their lesser ways with threats. They continue to insult ACAUT as an Indian Agent. ACAUT has absolutely no hidden agenda and can only be described as true Naga Nationalists; ACAUT sincerely appealing to all NPGs to unite for the greater good of the Nagas may sound treasonous to the southern ears and agendas of NSCN (IM),...but the bottom-line belief of ACAUT has been that Nagas are prepared to pay any honourable National tax as long as all factions are united to achieve one united sovereignty or else a united solution. Without this united effort it is a futile exercise of fooling the people for the self- gratification of their own species. NSCN (IM) should know that ACAUT is not an NGO. It is a people's movement just being helped along by a handful of young committed people... morally binding themselves to stay the course till the people of Nagaland find their pride and their courage to make the difference. Threaten a people's sentiment being represented by ACAUT and NSCN (IM) must face the wrath of all the tribes. Mukalimi would then be peanuts in comparison. District ACAUT wings of Wokha, Phek and even Tuli sub-division have shown true grit and courage in helping and mobilising the common men to find their manly feet in their respective sectors. It is a challenging time and all of them deserve a pat on the back and the people's unreserved appreciation and support. Kudos to a nuisance called ACAUT! Khekiye K. Sema IAS (Rtd) Upper Forest Colony, Kohima

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uknalim‘, or ‘victory to the land’, is a greeting that has been long associated with the Naga freedom struggle. When Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited the sensitive border state of Nagaland to inaugurate the Hornbill Festival in December 2014, he ended his speech with a resounding triple invocation of ‘kuknalim’, surprising and impressing his audience. Much to their bemusement, it was Nagaland’s chief minister, T.R. Zeliang, who ended his speech with ‘jai Hind’ (‘victory to India’). What did the Naga public make of this surprising turn of events? “Modi’s incorporation of ‘kuknalim’ did not imply respect for the Naga struggle. It meant ‘we will neutralise you,'” observed one perceptive Naga. A recent month-long trip across Nagaland revealed a state preparing for a fast approaching storm. The Nagas may soon find their worst fears – about what the government of India and the National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isaac Muivah, or NSCN-IM, have in store for them – confirmed. The August 2015 ‘Naga Peace Accord’ (subsequently rephrased as the ‘Framework Accord’), as well as the move towards a settlement between the NSCN-IM, the most powerful Naga insurgent faction, and the Modi government, have comprised an important starting point to the talks that have been dragging on since 1997, without any solution in sight. These talks presented a historic opportunity for India to engage with the people of the Northeast as a whole. This is necessary because a piecemeal solution addressing one or the other section of the population cannot be lasting, since the problems of the region are manifold and interrelated. A manipulation of the truth Over the past decade, however, the Naga public, through its organisations, has made it clear that although the NSCN-IM is the dominant faction and is leading the talks on its behalf, it has to represent a consensus between the different Naga factions and civil society, in order to be taken seriously. This has not yet been achieved. Naga civil society leaders in Kohima say that the NSCN-IM holds “con-

sultations” without revealing any details, gets people to sign their names and then goes to Delhi claiming they have the mandate of the Naga people. This is a manipulation of the truth, they say. Ignoring civil society’s demand to be consulted on the terms of settlement, the Centre and the NSCN-IM went ahead to secretively design the Framework Accord, which was signed in the presence of Modi. In May 2016, the contents of this accord were leaked and appeared in the national media. Many within Naga civil society view this as an NSCN-IM bid at ‘kite flying’ to gauge the strength of the Naga public’s responsiveness. The leaked contents of the accord have nevertheless alarmed civil society groups to such an extent that, despite facing the barrel of the NSCN-IM’s ‘silencing guns’, they are now rallying the public to seek urgent clarification on the questions that have been raised. On May 18, at a public meeting in Dimapur, the Naga Tribal Council (NTC) and the Naga Gaon Bura Federation (NGBF) came together to demand that the NSCN-IM divulge the terms of the accord and take their views into consideration. Its declaration warned: “[a]nother political blunder [reference to the Shillong Accord of 1975] leading to bloodshed cannot be tolerated by the Nagas”. The accord indicates a serious paradigm shift from democracy to communist, fundamentalist rule, civil society leaders say. “It’s hard to decide whether the terms of this accord are inspired by Maoist China or RSS [Rashtriya Swayam Sevak Sangh] headquarters in Nagpur,” observed a youth leader from Kohima village.

Whose constitution? According to the leaked version of the accord, first published by senior journalist Bharat Bhushan, Naga law, which has been defined by the NSCN-IM as the ‘Naga constitution’ or ‘Yezhabo’, is to be incorporated into the Indian constitution. But what is this Yezhabo? Who has written it and whose mandate does it hold? Naga leaders ask if the NSCN-IM’s Maoist China-inspired Yehzabo can indeed be the ‘Naga constitution’ and be incorporated into the Indian constitution, which is committed to a democratic ethos. Until recently, few Nagas had read the Yehzabo. A close study of it reveals ideas that

appear in the Framework Accord. Most Nagas, especially in rural areas, are unaware of its serious implications, says Kohima-based, retired IAS officer Khekiye Sema. The Yehzabo speaks of a “one-party-onegovernment system” in which “the National Socialist Council of Nagaland is the only authentic National Council and the Government of the People’s Republic of Nagaland its legitimate government.” This means that India’s systems of multi-party elections and democratic administration will not be practiced in Nagaland and all candidates standing for elections will do so only under the NSCNIM flag. The accord seeks to reduce Nagaland to a mere ‘Autonomous District Council’ (ADC), which would make it equal to the Naga-inhabited ADCs in Manipur (where they already exist), Arunachal Pradesh and Assam. These ADCs will be controlled by a Pan Naga Hoho (the Yehzabo does not specify how this body will be elected or be truly representative), who will in turn nominate an apex body of top leaders. Sema said: “Why would the Naga[s] of Nagaland give up the gains of statehood and settle to be part of an ADC? Past negotiations had offered them a far higher status.” In Nagaland, there is widespread fear of one Naga group asserting itself over the others. The recent declaration of the Nagaland governor Padmanabha Acharya (an RSS functionary), that 4,000 of the NSCN-IM’s cadres will be incorporated into the armed security forces as soon as the accord is implemented, has caused alarm. The Tangkhul Nagas of Manipur dominate the NSCN-IM cadres. The Naga public leaders ask who will control this force – the NSCN-IM or the Indian army. If under NSCNIM command, numerous factions will undoubtedly rebel. The NSCN-IM will declare these rebels ‘anti-nationals’ who must surrender or be wiped out. This would yet again plunge Naga society into fratricidal war, with civilians caught in the crossfire. Incidentally, the Yehzabo specifies that the council president or chairman who heads the government will appoint the chief justice and justices of its own supreme court (which will be the highest court of appeal and whose many functions will include deciding cases of ‘high treason’). This head will also appoint a chief election commissioner and army chief.

The Yehzabo also declares: “No region will be allowed to secede from the nation.” This is a pointed reference to the eastern Mon, Tuensang and Kiphire districts, which are determined to pursue their own destinies distinct from those of the western districts and have withdrawn from the Naga Hoho, the Naga Students’ Federation and other such institutions.

Nationalisation The proposal that promises to be the most devastating is that land, forests, resources and property will be ‘nationalised’. This effectively nullifies traditional customary rights, which are protected under Article 371A of the Indian constitution and were enacted with Nagaland’s creation. This constitutional provision, not applicable to any other region of India, ensures that all land, forests and natural resources in Nagaland belong to Naga individuals and communities. (Governmentowned land is limited to that which has been acquired through the payment of compensation.) This unique land ownership pattern has ensured the survival of Nagaland’s rich biodiversity and natural forests. Nationalisation will mean the NSCN-IM and the Centre will partner to explore and exploit Nagaland’s rich oil, mineral and bio-diversity resources. While warning of the consequences of traditional rights being lost, the NTC and NGBF said that “Naga customary law and traditions”, on which Article 371A is “founded”, are “the outcome of our forefathers’ rich cultural legacies, which were carried on without wavering”. Meanwhile, in an extraordinary move since November 2015, the 60-member Nagaland state legislative assembly now has nobody sitting on its opposition benches. All members of the opposition Congress have joined the ruling party. The Naga People’s Front (NPF) has declared its collective resignation to make way for an NSCN-IM government once the accord is sealed. “This is a very serious paradigm shift that will forever change the face of freedom and democracy in Nagaland,” said Sema. He further questioned: “Have our elected representatives taken the consent of the people and have they thought about this abnormal proposal to replace democracy with communism? While the signing of the Mizo Peace Accord saw an interim government

headed by the Mizo National Front leader Lal Denga and the then ruling Congress chief minister Lal Thanhawla stepping aside to facilitate this process, it was still under India’s democratic electoral process. How will the multi-party election process be held under such an accord? Can India allow such a constitution as defined by the NSCN-IM?” In an article in a local Nagaland newspaper, Naga Congress leader and the current governor of Odisha, S. C. Jamir, states that it would be impossible to incorporate the NSCN-IM’s accord based on the NSCN-IM’s constitution into the existing Indian constitution, which is committed to a democratic ethos. While both the NSCN-IM and the Centre have said that Naga sovereignty and the integration of Naga-inhabited areas were not discussed, the accord will nevertheless have far-reaching implications for India and its democratic constitution. Modi, who was present at the signing of the accord, will need to clarify these issues, say Naga public leaders. Neutralisation Meanwhile, developments at ground level in Nagaland reveal that the ‘neutralisation’ of the Naga people has already begun. Privatelyowned land is being sold to the government and corporates, as has happened through the building of highways through rich rainforests and a railhead at Zubza, in the Angami tribal area of Kohima district, explorations for oil and natural gas in the Lotha area of Wokha district and coal mining in the Konyak area of Mon district. Signs of the lure of undreamt-of cash and the promise of the latest cars, luxurious homes and lifestyle of the powerful are all too evident in Naga urban areas. Even in Khonoma village, the heartland of the Naga struggle for independence and the birthplace of Angami Zapu Phizo, ‘development’ threatens precious natural resources and ways of life. An elderly man explained how the village has readily given up a portion of its community land, free of charge, for a highway to cut through a precious biosphere reserve. “How can we stop the highways or prevent development?” he asked. This article was published in The Wire at http://thewire.in/43165/will-the-framework-accord-end-democracy-and-freedomin-nagaland/

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Meat Loaf 'recovering well' after collapse

Paris Jackson says tattoos helped her cover 'dark past'

eat Loaf is recovering Friday after collapsing on stage while performing at a concert in the Canadian city of Edmonton, his spokesman said. The rock singer should be able to head home soon, said spokesman Jeremy Westby "He was admitted to a nearby hospital to undergo routine tests," Westby said. "His vital signs are stable and normal — he's responsive and recovering well." Westby blamed dehydration for the singer's collapse near the end of his show at the Northern Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton on Thursday night. The 68-year old, whose real name is Marvin Lee Aday, had postponed a Calgary show earlier in the week

"due to illness" said Meat Loaf's Facebook page. Edmonton and Calgary are located in the province of Alberta. Several social media videos show the singer on Thursday falling down during his Grammy Award winning song "I'd Do Anything for Love." On the videos, Meat Loaf's microphone thuds on stage, he collapses forward, puts his hands down and then rolls over. Fellow musicians and stagehands rush to his side. The song then abruptly stops. Some fans were confused at first. Lindsay Sundmark told the Edmonton Journal newspaper that fans "weren't sure whether it was part of the act or it was something real." Britt Brewer said "it looked like

he was just being theatrical." CBC reports that the Alberta Health Services confirmed they transported a patient to an Edmonton hospital from the concert, but did not identify the person. CNN has reached out to Meat Loaf's representatives, but has not received a comment. Meat Loaf's two biggest albums 1977's "Bat out of Hell" and the 1993 follow up "Bat out of Hell II: Back into Hell" produced numerous hit singles including "Paradise by the Dashboard Light," "Two Out of Three Ain't Bad" and "I'll Do Anything for Love (But I Won't Do That)." Meat Loaf has also appeared in several films and television shows.

a r i s Ja c k s o n , daughter of the late pop star Michael Jackson, says her tattoos are more than just body art to her and that they represent the struggles she has overcome. The 18-yearold who attempted to take her own life in 2013 shared an Instagram post on Tuesday, saying that the tattoos have covered the scars on her arms and reminded her that she is "a fighter", reports dailymail.co.uk. "I can look at my inner forearms and see art that has meaning for me. I don't see a dark past anymore. My scars and past of selfhatred have been covered

by loving marks, creativity, ingenuity and depth," Paris wrote. "The craftsmanship of tattoos will always be a controversy. Some people like them, some people absolutely hate them. I appreciate art, I always have. Especially when that art means something to me," she added. Paris was photographed with what appeared to be self-harm scars six weeks before she tried to take her own life on June 5, 2013. Paris, who was 15 at the time, was admitted to a psychiatric ward after she cut her wrists and took painkillers. Source: IANS

Helen Mirren confirms 'Fast 8' role

scar-winning actress Helen Mirren has confirmed that she is joining the cast of "Fast and Furious 8". The actress previously revealed her desire to play a villain, but her role in the upcoming movie is still kept under tight wraps, reported Ace Showbiz. "I want to be making film and theater, but film is particularly relevant. I like it to be serious. Of course, having said that I'm about to do Fast

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and Furious 8," she said in an interview with Elle. "But that's for the fun of it. So maybe that's what I want as well, some fun and some relevant, serious, important movies." The 70-year-old actress plays it coy when talking about whether or not she is going to drive one of the fast cars in the movie. "I've always rather loved driving. I said, 'I'll be in it, but only if I'm allowed to drive if I do drive in it.' But we'll see. We'll see

how it transpires. "Film is a wonderful thing and it can be so many different things. I don't want to turn my back on any of the different ways movies can be. I love the movies. I love going to the films. I like very serious films, I love foreign films, and I love big, fun movies - as long as they're well made and they've got good scripts. That's the most important thing. Source: PTI

Calvin Harris breaks silence on Swift-Hiddleston romance

cottish DJ Calvin Harris seems unaffected with his former girlfriend Taylor Swift's romance with British actor Tom Hiddleston. The 32-year-old was asked about the "Shake it off" singer and "The Night Manager" actor's new relationship after images of their romance surfaced online this week, reports aceshowbiz.com. "Calvin, any comment on Taylor and Tom?

Did she betray you?" he was asked while visiting a gym. Harris smiled and said: "It is all good, she is doing her thing, she is doing her thing, dude". Harris and Swift broke up earlier this month, and just weeks after their split, the 26-year-old was caught kissing, holding hands and taking some self- Dreamz Unlimited in collaboration with Dimapur Sumi Baptist Church successfully conducted a three days ies with Hiddleston on the Drama Workshop from June 16 to 18 with the following resource persons: Tiakumzuk Aier, Director DU, beach in Watch Hill, Rhode Bokavi Swu, Coordinator and team members Alfrit Chishi and Ariensa. Island this week. Source: IANS

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Freida pinto and Michelle obama join hands for 'Let Girls Learn' initiative

ctress Freida Pinto will join US First L a d y Mi c h e l l e Obama to promote global girls' education initiative in Liberia, Morocco and Spain. Pinto, the First Lady, her daughters Sasha and Malia, their grandmother Marian Robinson will travel to Liberia, Morocco and Spain from June 27-July 1 as part of the "Let Girls Learn" initiative. The initiative is aimed at helping girls obtain quality education. In Liberia, Pinto, 31, and Obama will take part in a discussion, which will cover

he once spoke of her wish to have a ‘rainbow’ family and now Angelina Jolie has revealed her multicultural brood are learning seven languages between them.The 41-year-old actress has three children, Shiloh, 10, and twins Vivienne and Knox, seven, with husband Brad Pitt, and has adopted Maddox, 14, from Cambodia, Pax, 12, from

Vietnam, and Zahara, 11, from Ethiopia. Speaking on Radio 4's Woman’s Hour she said none of them are interested in becoming actors but have all taken up languages. She said: ‘I asked them what languages they wanted to learn. Shi’s learning Khmer, which is the Cambodian language, Pax is focusing on Vietnamese, Mad has taken to German and Russian, Zi is speaking French, Vivienne really wanted to learn Arabic and Knox is learning sign language.’ She added: ‘I suppose you don’t know who your children are until they show you who they are and they’re just becoming whoever they’re going to be. They’re interested about other cultures. It’s been in

my dream.’ The Oscar winner said none of her children want to follow in her footsteps to Hollywood but said they do find the process of filmmaking interesting. She has recently worked with her son Maddox on a film for Netflix called First They Killed My Father: A Daughter of Cambodia, set for release later this year, about the bloody history of the country where he was born. She spoke about the project being a bonding experience. ‘Any mother with a teenager knows it’s nice to find something to come together on in the teenage years. He’s wonderful,’ she said. The mother of six said Maddox has taken a shine

to film editing while Pax enjoys DJing. Miss Jolie was the final guest-editor of BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour Takeover week. She spoke passionately about her work as a UN Special Envoy and said she had taught her children not to pity those who were forced to flee their country but to respect them. ‘We think of the people who are going through these difficult situations but we also talk about their resilience and their strength and we admire them. They’re heroes in my house and my kids are friends with children who are refugees and children from their own countries,’ she said.

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the educational barriers girls face in the country. President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf will meet with the First Lady and Pinto. In Morocco, Oscar-winning actress Meryl Streep will

join them to discuss the challenges women in the African country deal with on a regular basis, said a spokesperson for the actress. Source: PTI

Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon are in a ReLationSHip!

Angelina Jolie reveals her multicultural children are learning SEVEN languages between them

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t’s OFFICIAL! Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon are in a relationship! BollywoodLife was the first one to exclusively report to you how Sushant Singh Rajput and Kriti Sanon are behaving like lovers on the sets of Raabta. Our source close to the film revealed that Kriti has also been going around telling everyone how she is in her happiest phase right Source: Mail Online now. In fact, even their In-

stagram pictures come as an evident proof. But if you thought this ‘link-up’ was just another rumour then well, you’re mistaken. Turns out Kriti and Sushant are actually quite serious about each other. Yes! An insider exclusively informs us that Sushant and Kriti who started off as friends are now officially together. Word is that they even eat from each other’s plates. Can you believe it? That’s not

all! If the latest buzz is anything to go by, then the couple will soon also be making an official announcement. Ahem! No wonder Sushant decided to mark his return on Instagram by posting an aww-worthy picture with Kriti recently. For all the ignorant, he had quit Twitter and Insta to avoid questions surrounding his breakup with long time girlfriend Ankita Lokhande. Source: BollywoodLife

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Lukaku scores twice as Belgium rout Ireland

GIRonDe, JUne 18 (AFP): Romelu Lukaku silenced his critics with a brace as Belgium kickstarted their Euro 2016 campaign by comfortably beating the Republic of Ireland 3-0 in Bordeaux on Saturday. After being frustrated by the Irish in the first half, Belgium broke through when Lukaku struck three minutes after the restart, atoning for his profligacy in front of goal in Monday`s 2-0 loss to Italy. Midfielder Axel Witsel headed home in the 61st minute and Lukaku got his second and Belgium`s third 20 minutes from the end as Belgium came good at last, albeit against a limited Ireland team who worked hard but created little. The result put Belgium in prime position to qualify for the last 16 from Group E and also confirmed Italy as group winners, a day after the Azzurri secured their progress to the next round with a 1-0 victory over Swe-

den. More than anything the win should reinvigorate Marc Wilmots` Belgium side before their last match with the Swedes and will certainly boost the confidence of Everton striker Lukaku. Wilmots had promised to make changes in the wake of the Italy defeat and Lukaku was expected to be axed after being guilty of one vital miss in that match. But he kept his place, as did Kevin De Bruyne, who had also been criticised and had been carrying a knock. Instead, right-back Laurent Ciman and midfield pair Marouane Fellaini and Radja Nainggolan dropped out, with Mousa Dembele, Yannick Carrasco and Thomas Meunier all coming into the side. Belgium utterly dominated possession in the first 45 minutes against an Irish side that set out to frustrate their more illustrious opponents, and captain Eden

The result put Belgium in prime position to qualify for the last 16 from Group E and also confirmed Italy as group winners.

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Colombia reach Copa semis after shootout win over Peru

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Colombia defender Cristian Zapata (2) keeps the ball from Peru midfielder Christian Cueva (10) in second half action during quarter-final play in the 2016 Copa America Centenario soccer tournament at MetLife Stadium. (USA TODAY Sports)

eAst RUtheRFoRD, nJ, JUne 18 (ReUteRs): Colombia beat Peru 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Friday to progress to the semi-finals of the Copa America after the two sides played to a dull scoreless draw in New Jersey. Both teams scored their first two kicks in the shootout but while substitutes Dayro Moreno and Sebastian Perez scored Colombia's

third and fourth, Miguel Trauco and Christian Cueva missed for Peru. The result, which came after a dour 0-0 draw that was short on excitement for the 80,000 fans, takes Colombia through to a semifinal date against either Mexico or Chile in Chicago next Wednesday. "It was a very intense game," said Colombian goalkeeper David Ospina, who saved

Trauco's kick with his legs. "This team have played well, we have a great staff and now we need to enjoy the moment before thinking about what's next. "You need to be calm at these moments. This stadium is filled with Colombians and they enjoyed it. So now we need to enjoy it." Neither side could dominate a game that had 30 fouls but Colombia came closest to scoring through James Rodriguez, who strode forward from midfield in the first half before hitting the post with a shot from 25 yards. Colombia also had an appeal for a penalty ignored after 53 minutes when Carlos Bacca was bundled over in the box by Renato Tapia. Peru almost broke the deadlock in the dying seconds but Ospina tipped over a powerful header from Christian Ramos. The other two semi-finalists will be decided on Saturday when Argentina face Venezuela in Foxborough and Chile take on Mexico in Santa Clara. The winner of the first game will face the United States in Houston on Tuesday.

Hazard was the one pulling the strings. Ireland manager Martin O`Neill had promised a different approach from his team after what he called an "accomplished" showing in drawing 1-1 with Sweden, and it worked in the first half as Belgium struggled to create openings. Hazard blazed a great chance over after John O`Shea headed out a De Bruyne cross into his path, while Carrasco had a goal correctly disallowed for offside.Toby Alderweireld also saw his header from a De Bruyne corner cleared off the line as the first period ended goalless, but Wilmots opted against making any changes at the interval and he was rewarded for his patience as the opener came soon after the restart. Belgium broke quickly with Lukaku releasing De Bruyne wide on the right. The Manchester City playmaker worked the ball back into the middle for Lukaku, who took a touch

before beating goalkeeper Darren Randolph with a neatly-placed shot into the bottom-left corner from 20 yards. Belgium lost Dembele to injury before doubling their lead just after the hour mark with a goal of stunning simplicity. Meunier collected a pass from Carrasco on the right and crossed for Witsel, who stole away from James McCarthy to head in from point-blank range, with Randolph only able to help the ball on its way in. Ireland were demoralised and Belgium picked them off on the counter to make it three with 70 minutes played. Again Meunier was involved, robbing James McClean near his own corner flag and finding Hazard. The Chelsea star flew down that same right flank and into the middle before squaring for Lukaku, who had an easy finish in front of the massed Belgian support.

Impressive Spain moves into last 16

nICe, JUne 18 (ReUteRs): Holders Spain became the first team to score more than two goals in a game at Euro 2016, beating Turkey 3-0 as Andres Iniesta shone again and forward Alvaro Morata answered his critics with a double. They also achieved their first objective, which was to avoid a repeat of their dismal first round exit at the last World Cup, as they booked a place in the round of 16 with a game to spare. Spain have won both of their games in Group D without conceding a goal and Turkey have lost theirs without scoring. Angry Turkey coach Fatih Terim said his team made an unbelievable mistake on one goal and accused them of throwing in the towel. His opposite number Vicente del Bosque was pleased that his side had been more clinical in the penalty area. "It's good to have fulfilled the first objective. We played well and controlled the game virtually for the 90 minutes," he said. "There is no point in playing well on the rest of the pitch if we can't finish." Turkey made a

Spain's David Silva and Andres Iniesta in action with Turkey's Burak Yilmaz. (REUTERS)

reasonably positive start but fell apart after Morata, criticised for being ineffective in the 1-0 win over Croatia, and Nolito struck in quick succession before halftime. Spain virtually walked the ball into the net for the third, Morata tapping home after Iniesta threaded one of the best passes of the tournament through a bewildered Turkish defence. "The first 30 minutes

was okay but then we conceded two goals by making some individual mistakes, one of them was unbelievable," said Terim. "Our national team threw in the towel, I have never accepted this and I will never accept it. I am deeply upset," he added.

chestrated Spain's midfield, assisted by Nolito and David Silva, as his side gave the most dominant performance of the finals so far. Turkey captain Arda Turan had another lowkey game and, for a period during the second half, was jeered by the Turkish fans every time he touched the IMMACULATE INIESTA ball. Iniesta, passing imSpain began in their maculately as always, or- usual style, patiently prob-

ing for an opening and got the breakthrough after 34 minutes when a passing move down the left ended with Nolito swinging a cross into the area and Morata squeezed between two defenders to head home. Spain struck again three minutes later, helped by a mistake from Mehmet Topal. Cesc Fabregas lifted a pass into the area and, although Topal got his head to it, he could only send the ball backwards towards Nolito, who slotted past Babacan. Spain were toying with their opponents by now and struck again just three minutes into the second half. Iniesta advanced, then produced his geometrically perfect pass to Jordi Alba, who touched it to Morata for a simple third. Spain then eased off, passing the ball nonchalantly for long spells while the Turkish fans vented their wrath on Turan. Turkey's disappointed fans lit flares at the end of the game, filling one corner with of the ground with smoke, and will almost certainly face a UEFA disciplinary hearing.

Zimbabwe shock complacent India by 2 runs in first T20I

hARARe, JUne 18 (IAns): India's complacency cost them dear as a disciplined Zimbabwe pipped the visitors by two runs to win the first T20 International at the Harare Sports Club here on Saturday. After conceding the One-Day International (ODI) series 0-3, the hosts were up to the challenge with an all-round effort as they took a 1-0 lead in the three-match T20I series. For the first time in the tour, India's batting faced some challenge as the middle order hardly got to spend time in the middle during the ODIs. Chasing 171, India, who fielded five debutants, were off to an unexpected start losing the in-form Lokesh Rahul in the very first delivery before Mandeep Singh (31) and Ambati Rayudu (19) put on 44

runs. Next in Manish Pandey took the attack to the hosts with a brilliant 35-ball 48 to take the team within sniffing distance of a win before falling to medium pacer Taurai Muzarabani. Pandey, who blasted three sixes and a four, was involved in two partnerships - 37 runs for the fourth wicket with Kedar Jadhav (19) and then 53 with skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni (19 not out) but that was not enough to take the team over the line. Pandey's fall brought in leftarm spinner Axar Patel (18) who blasted two massive sixes and a four before being dismissed in his attempt to accelerate. With India needing seven runs off four balls, bowling all-rounder Rishi Dhawan joined Dhoni but

the duo could add only two with Dhawan failing to connect when it mattered the most. For the hosts, Chamu Chibhabha and Muzarabani were the most successful bowlers with two scalps each while Donald Tiripano and Neville Madziva took one wicket apiece. Earlier, former skipper Elton Chigumbura's late order onslaught guided Zimbabwe to 170/6 in their stipulated 20 overs. Chigumbura blasted seven massive sixes and a four during his unbeaten 26-ball 55, which saw India leaking 59 runs in the last five overs. The right-hander's eighthwicket stand with Madziva yielded 40 runs as the Indians were searching for cover for the first time in the tour. After being sent into bat, the hosts got off to a brisk start with

openers Hamliton Masakadza and Chibhabha putting on 33 runs as the former blasted a 15-ball 25, including two consecutive sixes off medium pacer Jaydev Unadkat to lay the platform. But the onslaught was soon controlled by young medium pacer Jasprit Bumrah, who sent back Masakadza with a slower off-cutter. Wicketkeeper-batsman Richmond Mutumbami, who came in next, retired after hurting himself while Chibhabha soon joined him at the dug out after scoring a 19-ball 20. Next in Sikandar Raza and Malcolm Waller added 47 runs for the fourth wicket to take the hosts near the 100run mark before Waller was castled by leg-spinner Yuzvendra Chahal's googly for a 21-ball 30, which included four hits to the fence.

First ever Assam Rifles youth Olympiad

Action from the Yuva Olympiad which was held at the Diampur State Stadium on June 16-17.

DIMAPUR, JUne 18 (Mexn): Stated to be a first of its kind, Yuva (youth) Olympiad was organised in Dimapur on June 16 and 17. It was organised

by the HQ 6 Sector Assam Rifles/37 AR under the aegis of HQ IGAR (N) in collaboration with Young Indians, Nagaland Chapter and hosted at the Dimapur

State Stadium. According to a press release from the AR, some 650 youths from as many as 15 colleges in Dimapur participated in the event.

Stating that apart from imbibing the spirit of sportsmanship, the AR in the release said that the Yuva Olympiad also seeks to provide students a platform to

showcase talent. Parliamentary Secretary for Labour, Employment, Skill Development and Border Affairs, Mmhonlumo Kikon was the chief guest at the closing ceremony while Brig. Brijesh Dhiman, Commander, 6 Sector Assam Rifles was guest of honour. The release quoted Kikon as stating that the event will promote sportsmanship and development in the state. Brig Brijesh Dhiman while appreciating the effort of Young Indians held that the participants showed great enthusiasm and discipline, the release said. The tournament trophy was lifted by SN Jain College.

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